General & Other
General & Other judgments from Canadian courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Drywall Contractor Sought Payment for Incomplete Work - Civil Resolution Tribunal Dismisses Claim
Unifor Certified as Employee Bargaining Agent at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
The Canada Industrial Relations Board certified Unifor as the bargaining agent for a specific group of employees at the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. This decision was made after determining that a majority of the employees in the unit wanted Unifor to represent them in collective bargaining.
Parking Violation Ticket Upheld By Civil Resolution Tribunal
The claimant asked for a refund after receiving a parking violation ticket. They claimed they couldn't pay using the mobile app. The tribunal found no evidence of a payment system malfunction and dismissed the claim.
Childcare Provider Not Required to Provide Deposit Refund Due to Operating Hours Change
Claimant Wins Damage and Ticket Costs in BC Small Claims Case
In a BC small claims case, the claimant successfully recovered costs for vehicle damage and a violation ticket from the respondent. The tribunal found the claimant's evidence more credible and ordered payment of the claimed amounts.
Shareholder Cannot Sue Corporation for Damages - Civil Resolution Tribunal Decision
Contractor Wins Payment for Completed Cabinet Installation
In a Small Claims case, a contractor successfully recovered payment for completing cabinet installation, despite the homeowner's complaints about defects. The Tribunal ordered the homeowner to pay the contractor $472.57.
Childcare Provider Wins Unpaid Fees Case in Civil Resolution Tribunal
Federal Court lacks jurisdiction over claims against provincial judges
Claimant Wins Bed Payment Dispute in Civil Resolution Tribunal
Claimant Wins Hot Tub and Personal Items in Small Claims Court Case
Federal Court of Appeal Rejects Challenge to CIRB Unjust Dismissal Decision
Federal Court Upholds Trademark Confusion Decision
Battery Repair Case: Claimant Wins Compensation
The claimant received a ruling in their favour after seeking compensation for a replacement battery and related costs due to negligent advice from the respondent.
Contractor Entitled to Payment for Substantially Completed Work
Substandard Work Claim Rejected by Civil Resolution Tribunal
Claimant Entitled to Payment Despite Fraudulent E-Transfers
In this case, a claimant provided goods and services to a respondent but did not receive payment. The respondent claimed to have made the payments via e-transfer, but the claimant did not receive them. The Tribunal ruled that the claimant was entitled to payment under their agreement, even though the payments were allegedly intercepted fraudulently.