Canada: Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

Litigation finance can be a strategic tool throughout the lifecycle of a case, not just a last resort. Understanding when to introduce funding to clients—from initial budgeting through unexpected delays...

The Federal Court of Appeal upheld a lower court's narrow interpretation of "high electric field" in a patent dispute between frozen French fry competitors, finding that the patent...

Explore critical insights across multiple sectors including Middle East construction challenges amid regional conflict, the intersection of financial reporting valuations and tax compliance, large-scale financial remediation strategies for overdraft fee disputes, and strategic healthcare real estate investment forecasts for 2026. These analyses examine how geopolitical uncertainty, regulatory scrutiny, and evolving market dynamics shape business decisions and operational strategies.

La Cour suprême du Canada s'apprête à se prononcer sur la spoliation de la preuve dans l'affaire SS&C Technologies, une décision qui pourrait redéfinir les conséquences de la destruction intentionnelle d'éléments de preuve. Les conclusions défavorables actuelles sont-elles suffisantes pour dissuader ce comportement, ou faut-il reconnaître une cause d'action autonome en responsabilité délictuelle?

Insurance companies routinely schedule Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) as part of the claims process in Ontario, often leaving claimants uncertain about their purpose and impact. Understanding what IMEs assess, why they're requested, and how to prepare can significantly reduce stress and help you maintain control over your claim outcome.

The purpose of this bulletin, the ninth in our “Dispute Resolution Clauses - Two Minute Drafting Tips” series, is to provide parties involved in negotiating commercial agreements with quick, actionable tips for crafting effective dispute resolution clauses. This bulletin explains why drafting a contract to include both an “attornment” clause and an arbitration clause can lead to problems in the event of a dispute.

International arbitration continues to demonstrate remarkable reach and resilience. In 2025, sweeping legislative reforms...

In Arsopi v ARVOS GmbH, 2026 ABCA 49 the Alberta Court of Appeal (“ABCA”) allowed the appeal of a decision that only partially stayed a third party claim...

Following are our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario for the week of March 16, 2026.