ArticleHigh Times: The Impact Of The Legalization Of Marijuana On AviationOn October 17, 2018, Canada officially brought into force the legalization of recreational cannabis.CanadaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
ArticleLegalization Of Cannabis In Canada And Vessel OperationWith the coming into force of the Cannabis Act and An Act to amend the Criminal Code (Bills C-45 and C-46, respectively), Canada has now become the second country in the world to legalize recreational cannabis.CanadaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesBorden Ladner Gervais LLP
ArticleMedical Revocation Of Drivers' LicensesA 92 year old man’s driving in the parking lot of a Piggly Wiggly in Mayville, Wisconsin, is the latest viral video sensation to capture the world’s attention, as he hit 9 vehicles while trying to exit his stall.CanadaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesMiller Thomson
ArticleNew Entry Requirement For Air Travellers To CanadaFrom 7 January 2021, Canada will impose a negative PCR test requirement on travellers wishing to enter the country. CanadaGovernment, Public SectorIus Laboris
ArticleCanada To Prioritize Transport Occupations In Express Entry DrawToday, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that the first round of invitations for transport occupations will occur this week through Canada's Express Entry system.CanadaImmigrationGreen and Spiegel LLP
ArticleAre Insurance Companies Ready For Autonomous Vehicles?With the recent announcement in Ontario to allow autonomous vehicles on the road for testing, automotive manufacturers, insurance companies and others may face questions of liability — a lot earlier than anticipated. CanadaInsuranceBorden Ladner Gervais LLP
ArticleDuty To Defend The "Additional Insured"In this case, involving a fatality claim flowing from a motor vehicle accident on an icy roadway, Miller Maintenance had the snowplowing contract with Durham. CanadaInsuranceMiller Thomson
ArticleLevel 3 Autonomous Vehicles Will Cause Insurance Confusion Across CanadaCurrent legislation, which is different for each province, doesn't adequately consider accidents involving Level 3 automation.CanadaInsuranceBorden Ladner Gervais LLP
ArticleTransportation Notes: Filing Of Insurance Certificates With The Canadian Transportation AgencyAir carriers offering scheduled international services to/ from Canada are required, by virtue of the Canada Transportation Act, S.C. 1996, c. 10, to file proof of insurance each year as a condition of maintaining their licence active. CanadaInsuranceWeirFoulds LLP
ArticleUnderinsured DefendantsThe story of Edmonton bicyclist Rylan Kafara has caught the attention of many Albertans this week. CanadaInsuranceMiller Thomson
ArticleComplex Individual Damages Assessment Complicates Resolution Of Class ActionOn July 16, 2018, Justice Edwards of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice issued his decision in Davies v. The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington ...CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationBorden Ladner Gervais LLP
ArticleSlip And Fall Liability: Court Finds Owner And Contractor Liable Despite Reasonable PrecautionsIn the 2025 decision of Sprowl v. First Capital, the plaintiff, Rose Marie Sprowl, slipped and fell in a parking on January 12, 2020. On that date she was almost 81 years of age. Ms. Sprowl says that she slipped...CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationPallett Valo LLP
ArticleMonthy Tips - October 2014The Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 now mandates the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in most residential buildings.CanadaReal Estate and ConstructionMiller Thomson
ArticleBudget 2025 Includes Productivity Super-deduction Tax Incentives And Elimination Of Luxury Tax On Certain Aircraft And VesselsOn November 4, 2025, Canada's Minister of Finance and National Revenue, François-Philippe Champagne, tabled the Liberal Government's federal budget, Building Canada Strong, in the House of Commons (Budget 2025).CanadaTaxMcCarthy Tétrault
ArticleTesla Unveils "Cybercab" RobotaxiTesla unveiled a new robotaxi, the "Cybercab". CanadaTechnologyGoodmans LLP
ArticleStatus Quo For Limits Of Liability Under Montreal ConventionThe Montreal Convention of 1999 ("MC99") establishes liability limits for commercial aircraft operators for damages in relation to the international carriage of passengers, baggage and cargo. CanadaTransportAlexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP
ArticleTransport Canada's Vehicle Cyber Security StrategyTransport Canada ("TC") has partnered with the U.S. Department of Transportation's Volpe Center to develop TC's Vehicle Cyber Security Strategy ("Vehicle Cyber Strategy").CanadaTransportMiller Thomson
ArticleWinter Safety For Motorbikes And Electric BikesAs the roads become increasingly slippery, and motorbikes and electric bikes gain popularity, it is crucial that drivers of motorbikes and electric bikes stay aware of how to prevent collisions both before hitting the road...CanadaTransportMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleThe Future Of Motorcycles: Aprilia Applies For Rear Wing PatentWings to ground a motorcycle; that is what Aprilia's newly published patent application describes. According to the patent application, Aprilia's system helps plant motorbikes on the ground...CanadaIntellectual PropertyGoodmans LLP
ArticleDouble Amputee Of Ottawa Bus Crash Chooses Independent Lawsuit Over Class ActionThe care provided by hospital staff has been of the highest quality.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHowie, Sacks & Henry LLP