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This blog post discusses injunctions. An injunction is an equitable remedy. An injunction typically prevents or restrains a person from doing something (i.e. a prohibitive injunction), but can also compel a person to perform a particular act (i.e. a mandatory injunction). Injunctions can be permanent or temporary in nature. Permanent and...

When you go back to school, does your government student loan debt come with you? According to the Supreme Court of Canada’s recent decision in Piekut v Canada (National Revenue), 2025 SCC 13 (" Piekut"), the answer is a firm “yes.” The Court’s decision clarifies how section 178(1)(g) of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, RSC 1985, c B-3 (the “ BIA...

Picture this: two farmers sketch out plans to sell several sections of land over a cup of coffee. On a spare piece of loose-leaf paper, they jot down their intentions, shake hands, and head back to the fields. But as the dust settles and the coffee wears off, one party starts having second thoughts. Perhaps the seller decides they want to keep the...

In response to the federal government's decision to lower immigration levels and significantly reduce provincial nomination allocations by 50% for 2025, the Saskatchewan Immigration Nomination Program (SINP) has taken decisive action. On February 18, 2025, SINP announced an immediate and temporary pause on the intake of all new Job Approval Forms...

The Government of Canada released a new immigration policy as of January 14, 2025 as part of the broader measures announced in September 2024 which will have a direct impact on the ability for family members of international students and foreign workers to secure work permits in Canada. Effective January 21, 2025, only spouses of certain...

When corporate leaders go rogue, engaging in self-dealing or fraud, the legal question often arises: who bears the blame—the directors or the company they lead? In Canada, the “corporate attribution doctrine” helps answer this question. It allows the actions and intentions of a director to be attributed to the corporation in certain circumstances...

I. Introduction A recent case of the Supreme Court of Canada, Auer v Auer, 2024 SCC 36 [ Auer], 1 has changed the standard of review applicable to challenges of the vires, or jurisdiction, of regulations. Auer does away with the standard established by the Supreme Court in Katz Group Canada Inc. v Ontario (Health and Long-Term Care), 2013 SCC 64 [...

On December 4, 2024, the Government of Saskatchewan tabled Bill No. 5, proposing amendments to The Saskatchewan Employment Act, SS 2013, c S-15.1 (the “ Act”), following consultations that the government conducted last year. These proposed amendments may require employers to change or adjust their practices. The labour and employment lawyers at...

I. Introduction In R v Reimer, 2024 ONCA 519 [ Reimer], the Ontario Court of Appeal (“ ONCA”) recently reviewed the legal regime created by section 276 of the Criminal Code and examined the admissibility of what is known as other “sexual activity” evidence in the realm of sexual offence proceedings. Reimer provides a practical analytical roadmap to...

We take pride in being skilled litigators, negotiators, arbitrators, mediators, and advocates. In this article, we will help you understand the benefits and drawbacks of mediation in family law disputes. Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution where the mediator is an impartial facilitator and works to assist parties in a negotiation...

No one likes having their private information dragged into the open. So when you are involved in a lawsuit, the discovery process—where each party shares information that is relevant to the case—can feel intrusive. Your personal documents, emails, and sometimes sensitive commercial details are laid bare for scrutiny. But there is good news: a...

Starting your own business is incredibly exciting, but it can be overwhelming to determine what type of business structure makes the most sense for you and your business. Some considerations when choosing your business structure are the following: How do I want to be protected if something goes wrong? Some people might choose to run a sole...