Lawyers are statutorily required to charge (i.e. levy and collect) the correct amount of goods and services tax (GST) on each supply of legal services...

When can the CRA treat non‑appointed individuals as directors for debt collection purposes?

Section 215 of British Columbia’s Land Title Act, RSBC 1996, c 250 (the LTA) permits a party who has commenced a legal proceeding and claims "an estate or interest in land" to register a certificate of pending litigation (CPL) against title to that land. Once registered, the CPL functions as a charge: it can dissuade third-party offers, impede refinancing, and block the closing of a sale.

This article's title is adapted from a phrase ("Go West, Young Man") coined by news publishers in the 1850s. It captured the imaginations of clerks, mechanics, and soldiers returning...

CBA In-House Lawyers partners with leading firms to deliver practical, Canada-focused legal training starting March 2026

Does your jurisdiction have a class action or collective redress mechanism? If so, please describe the mechanism(s) and outline the principal sources of law and regulation and its overarching impact on the conduct of class actions in your jurisdiction.