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The Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Governing Council of the University of Toronto v. John N. Harbinson Limited supported the application of arbitration clauses in patent and other intellectual property license agreements, holding that a dispute relating to warranties regarding inventorship and ownership of the invention in a patent license agreement should be resolved pursuant to the arbitration clause in the agreement.

Two experienced Canadian lawyers examine contentious legal cases and explore the intersection between law and politics, analyzing how courtrooms become political arenas. Each episode provides insight into current legal battles and their broader implications for society, revealing the fundamental framework that underpins democratic institutions.

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP provides legal expertise across public law and litigation matters, with key contacts including partners Matthew Milne-Smith in Toronto and Jean-Philippe Groleau and Guillaume Charlebois in Montréal. The firm offers comprehensive legal services with offices positioned to serve clients across multiple jurisdictions.

On April 18, 2012 the Supreme Court of Canada changed the "real and substantial connection" test for determining when a Canadian court is allowed to take jurisdiction over a foreign (extra-provincial or international) defendant.

The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) recently issued its decision (11 October 2018) in Mikisew Cree First Nation v. Canada, finding that the duty to consult does not apply to the development of legislation by ministers.

The Supreme Court of Canada has struck down the mandatory victim surcharge in section 737 of the Criminal Code on the grounds that it is a cruel and unusual punishment prohibited by section 12 of the Charter.

While 2014 brought a new liberal government to the province of Québec, it did not bring any respite from the enforcement of the Charter of the French Language (the "Charter").

Review your arrangements for a lead supervisory authority.

Why a more polite political community would be a more productive one.

On January 27, 2009, the Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, tabled the 2009 federal budget titled "Canada's Economic Action Plan".

On October 21, 2019, Canada goes to the polls. It is important for employers to be aware of their obligations under the Canada Elections Act, SC 2000, c 9 (the "Act")

The Court of Québec has clarified the interpretation of section 22 of Quebec's Access to Information Act, determining that public bodies need not prove "economic loss" when refusing document disclosure. The ruling addresses whether universities and other public institutions can withhold pedagogical materials and technical information when disclosure might cause losses or benefit third parties, establishing a new standard for applying access to information exceptions.

On March 8, the Canadian Department of Finance announced proposed Regulations prohibiting most negative option billing practices in the financial services sector.

The Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled that federal carbon pricing is constitutional

The Innu Takuaikan Uashat mak Mani-utenam, along with the governments of Canada and Quebec, have signed a groundbreaking tripartite coordination agreement that enables the First Nation...

On April 23, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada confirmed that residents of the United States of America can hold Aboriginal rights in this country.

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British Columbia’s Bill 9, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Amendment Act, 2026, which received Royal Assent on May 28, 2026, introduces amendments to Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy...