Disputes Disputes

The longest trial, a big impact: Cowichan’s Aboriginal title victory

A landmark decision in B.C. has created uncertainty for governments, fee simple landowners and Indigenous communities with overlapping title claims.

Simplifying the execution of notarized obligations: a new mechanism under Québec law

A recently introduced draft regulation marks significant changes to the current framework in Québec.

A rare common sense win for employers in Ontario: Li v. Wayfair

Employers should regularly update their employment agreements to ensure the language reflects the latest case law developments.

Alberta Court of Appeal confirms systemic challenges to Alberta’s consultation regime may proceed to trial

Significant changes to Alberta’s Crown-Indigenous consultation process could result from a recent legal challenge.

Raising the bar: how Bill 29’s next phase redefines warranty standards in Québec

This summer, the Québec government published draft regulatory amendments to implement the new statutory “warranty of good working order."

Court of Appeal overturns the application of a contractual limitation period in a construction contract

A recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal addressed the issue of contractual and statutory limitation periods in construction disputes.

Connect with Osler at IBA 2025 in Toronto!

Osler, your Canadian partner As a proud host of the 2025 IBA Annual Conference in Toronto, we are delighted to welcome our global peers from...

Ontario Court of Appeal clarifies jurisdiction over global crypto platforms

Mere access to a global internet platform from Ontario is not enough to ground jurisdiction over foreign corporate defendants.

Supreme Court of Canada splits on test for assuming jurisdiction

The case has significant implications for the ability of Canadian courts to assume jurisdiction over foreign defendants.

Federal government ordered to pay investors hundreds of millions for failing to live up to wireless spectrum licence auction promises

An Ontario decision has held the federal government liable for hundreds of millions of dollars in damages to investors in wireless spectrum licences.