Intended executor of testator’s estate brought application for declaration that unexecuted will was valid and fully effective pursuant to provisions of s. 35.1(a) of Wills Act

Director of Adoption placed child with adoptive parents in another province, who had adopted mother’s first child previously

Discrimination in the workplace includes that perpetrated by co-workers with different employers and is not limited to the complainant’s employer or superior

Text messages sent and received may be protected by s.

Deceased intended money transfers to B as gifts, motivated by natural and understandable gratitude to B for happiness and comfort of final year.

Supreme Court of Canada Reaffirms "Ladder Principle" R.

Husband could not benefit from provisions of Pension Benefits Act to protect his compensation arrangement from garnishment

This digest highlights a recent Court of Appeal decision from Ontario that includes a claim for ad hoc fiduciary duties owed by corporate directors to shareholders.

This digest highlights a Supreme Court of Canada decision out of Quebec, which may be interesting for franchisors operating in that province.

No warning was required before striking pleading since plaintiff failed to comply with directions and orders and failed to provide a reasonable excuse for-non-compliance

Possession of cheque did not allow neighbour to bring action for its value

Motion judge held that to allow husband to accept clauses that financially benefitted him and require wife to litigate all other clauses would be blatantly unfair