General & Other
General & Other judgments from Canadian courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Federal Court Denies Claimant's Motion for Judicial Review Extension
The claimant asked the Federal Court for extra time to challenge the respondent's decision to cancel their licences. However, the court denied the request because the claimant did not provide enough evidence explaining why they waited so long to ask for the extension.
Federal Court Denies Claimant's Motion for Extension of Time and Interlocutory Injunction
Claimant Wins Deposit Refund After Unjust Contract Cancellation
Federal Court of Appeal Partially Allows Patent Law Appeal
The Federal Court of Appeal recently ruled on a patent law case involving water slide patents. The court decided that certain patent claims were invalid due to overbreadth and not infringed, but disagreed on the utility of the patents.
Small Claims Court Limits Trespass Damages Due to Legislative Constraints
Federal Court Grants Default Judgment for Oil Pollution Cleanup Costs
Trade Union Certified as Bargaining Agent for Wheelchair Attendants
The Canada Industrial Relations Board certified a trade union as the bargaining agent for a specific group of employees. This group includes all wheelchair attendants at Toronto Pearson International Airport, excluding certain higher-ranking positions.
Equal Responsibility for Accident Ruled By Civil Resolution Tribunal
Vehicle Repair Claim Denied by Civil Resolution Tribunal
Claimant's Claim for Incorrect Shower Glass Order Dismissed
Warranty Premium Refund Request Rejected Due to Lack of Evidence
Car Accident Responsibility Determination in Small Claims Court
In a recent small claims case, the Civil Resolution Tribunal decided that both drivers were equally responsible for a car accident, dismissing the applicants' claims for reimbursement of a deductible and increased insurance premiums.
Trade Union Merger Succession Declared by Canada Industrial Relations Board
The Canada Industrial Relations Board decided that a trade union could take over the role of another union as the bargaining agent after merging with it. This ruling applies to a specific group of workers in Yukon.
Federal Court of Appeal Rejects Attorney General's Motion on Copyright Declarations
Claimant's Small Claims Dispute Dismissed by Civil Resolution Tribunal
Decision on Unpaid Invoices Under Credit Agreement
Claimant Wins Cat Ownership Dispute in BC Small Claims
In a BC Small Claims case, the claimant successfully proved ownership of a cat and ordered its return from the respondent. The Tribunal Member ruled in favour of the claimant, finding that the respondent had no lawful excuse to retain the cat.
Successful Debt Recovery for Trailer Sale in Civil Resolution Tribunal
Federal Court Orders Release of Redacted Historical Records
In a recent Federal Court decision, the court ordered the release of certain redacted pages of historical records about Canada's intelligence services. The court rejected the government's arguments that releasing the information would cause harm.