In its recent decision in Sinclair v. Venezia Turismo, the Supreme Court of Canada addressed a key issue in the law of jurisdiction for cross-border tort claims.

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In Sinclair v. Venezia Turismo (Sinclair), the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) clarified when Canadian courts can assume jurisdiction over international or interprovincial disputes.

When can a Canadian court assume jurisdiction over a tort case that involves either interprovincial or international elements?

On July 31, 2025, the Supreme Court of Canada released its much-anticipated decision in Sinclair v. Venezia Turismo.

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In Sinclair v. Venezia Turismo, 2025 SCC 27, the Supreme Court of Canada has provided important guidance on when a Canadian court can assume...

Foreign captive insurance companies ("Captives") have gained popularity as a legitimate vehicle to address insurance challenges confronting US based companies.

One of the most interesting and important issues inherent in lawsuits arising from travel-related bookings (and arising in many aviation cases) is the exercise of jurisdiction by local courts over foreign based defendants. In a decision released last summer (in Sinclair v. Venezia), the Supreme Court of Canada considered the jurisdiction of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice over three Italian companies.

In a combative 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court of Canada attempts to clarify when a contract made in Ontario creates a real and substantial connection...

In our globalized world, parties enter into agreements across countries and continents every day. When disputes between those parties arise, does a Canadian court have jurisdiction...