OCA revives claims that Ontario breached youths’ Charter rights with lacklustre emissions goals

The youths allege the emissions reduction goals discriminate against them based on age
BY Jessica Mach 17 Oct 2024

Canadian Judicial Council says Ontario judge’s verbal abuse does not justify removal from office

The CJC ordered Justice Charles Chang to seek coaching from a senior judge
BY Jessica Mach 16 Oct 2024

Ontario Superior Court dismisses lawsuit against City of Hamilton over cyclist's highway accident

The city provided clearly marked lanes which the plaintiff chose not to use
BY Angelica Dino 16 Oct 2024

Ontario Superior Court orders heirs to pay occupation rent in estate dispute

The court found that their claim to remain in the property was based on an inauthentic document
BY Angelica Dino 16 Oct 2024

Ontario court upholds spousal support dismissal, sends child support and property dispute to trial

The relationship did not meet spousal support criteria as they had not cohabited for three years
BY Angelica Dino 16 Oct 2024

Ontario Superior Court refuses to set aside settlement in car crash case involving fraudulent lawyer

Lawyer's failure to get court approval for plaintiff under disability did not void the settlement
BY Angelica Dino 11 Oct 2024

Ontario Superior Court removes sibling as estate trustee amid conflict and mismanagement concerns

The friction between the siblings would likely continue to disrupt estate administration: court
BY Angelica Dino 11 Oct 2024

Ontario court deducts COVID-19 income benefits from past income loss award in personal injury case

These pandemic-related benefits were considered income replacement under Ontario law
BY Angelica Dino 09 Oct 2024

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