Canada: Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration

The Federal Court’s June 12, 2026 decision in Minister of National Revenue v KPMG Canada LLP, T-139-26, is a significant ruling on the limits of privilege assertions by third-party tax advisors in the context of CRA audits.

The British Columbia Supreme Court decision in Lewis v. WestJet Airlines Ltd. (2025 BCSC 1565) clarifies the circumstances under which accountants' work may be protected by legal privilege.

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice recently addressed whether written submissions filed by real estate agents in response to regulatory complaints are protected from disclosure in civil litigation.

Lenczner Slaght continues its dominance in Canadian litigation, earning top rankings and prestigious awards while welcoming new talent.

The International Chamber of Commerce has unveiled its 2026 Arbitration Rules, introducing significant procedural reforms that eliminate mandatory Terms of Reference and shift focus to case management conferences.

Commercial List proceedings, including receivership proceedings and those under the CCAA or BIA, often involve many parties and require counsel to balance the Court’s expectations...

The International Chamber of Commerce has unveiled its 2026 Arbitration Rules, introducing significant procedural reforms that eliminate mandatory Terms of Reference and shift focus to case management conferences.

Does mandating that electoral riding officers live in the riding they represent infringe their right to liberty under section 7 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms? Legal experts from Torys LLP examine an upcoming Supreme Court case that could significantly expand the scope of liberty rights and their application to interactions with the administration of justice.

The Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Sheridan Retail Inc. v Roy reinforces the breadth and strength of Ontario’s anti-SLAPP framework and serves as a reminder that attempts to recast claims to avoid dismissal...

In January 2025, former Federal Minister of Health, the Honourable Mark Holland, released a Letter to provinces and territories on the importance of upholding the Canada Health Act – 2025. We wrote about it here.

In Sienna v. Duckett, 2025 ONCA 867, the Court of Appeal allowed the plaintiffs leave to amend their claim against the Attorney General of Canada relating...

Plea-bargain agreements form an integral part of our criminal justice system as they aide the amicable resolution of criminal cases. These agreements are not foreign in labour matters...