General & Other
General & Other judgments from Canadian courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Supreme Court Allows Appeal on Unreasonable Delay Due to Complexity
Union Certification Revoked Due to Loss of Employee Support
Supreme Court Rules on Delays in Joint Trials Under Charter of Rights
Federal Court Orders Reconsideration of Copyright Settlement Date
The Federal Court of Appeal decided that the Copyright Board made an unreasonable decision by setting the Settlement Date in the past. The Court ordered the Board to reconsider the Settlement Date.
Claimant's Request for Compensation Due to Parking Ticket Stress Rejected
The claimant asked for $275 to compensate for stress and anxiety caused by a parking ticket dispute. The Civil Resolution Tribunal dismissed the claim because the claimant did not provide enough evidence to show significant distress.
Refund Ordered for Unperformed Fence Installation Service
Union Certification Revoked Due to Loss of Majority Support
The Canada Industrial Relations Board revoked the certification of a union as bargaining agent after finding that a majority of employees no longer wanted the union to represent them.
Contractor Ordered to Refund Non-Compliant Drawings in Small Claims Case
Federal Court of Appeal Rules Species at Risk Act Permit Unreasonable
In a recent ruling, the Federal Court of Appeal determined that the Minister's decision to issue a permit under the Species at Risk Act was unreasonable because the reasons given were insufficient. The court highlighted the importance of providing clear and detailed explanations when issuing such permits.
Claimant Wins Unpaid Educational Service Fees in Civil Resolution Tribunal Case
Federal Court Rejects Motion for Additional Disclosure Under Rule 317
Childcare Provider Ordered to Return Deposit and Fees After Breach of Contract
Non-Refundable Deposit Ruling in Small Claims Court
Claimant Ordered to Pay Liquidated Damages for Contract Termination
Co-op Member's Smoking Complaints and Reimbursement Claims Partially Granted
Federal Court of Appeal Sets Aside Board Decision on Illegal Strikes
Claimant Successfully Seeks Boat Deposit Refund
The claimant asked for a refund of a $500 deposit for a boat purchase from the respondent. The Civil Resolution Tribunal ruled that since there was no agreement on the essential terms of the contract, the respondent must refund the deposit.
Driver Found Fully Responsible for Accident with Minor on E-Scooter
The Civil Resolution Tribunal decided that a driver was fully responsible for an accident involving a minor on an e-scooter. The tribunal emphasized that drivers must yield to pedestrians and other traffic on sidewalks, including minors on e-scooters.