Estate Essentials: Rule Change — The Rules for Appointing Litigation Guardians Receive an Update
On October 6, 2025, the rules relating to litigation guardianship are receiving a welcome update. Rule 7 of the Rules of Civil Procedure[1] sets out the steps for appointing litigation […]
WeirFoulds Partner Philip Cho recognized in 2025 Lexpert Special Edition: Insolvency and Restructuring
Congratulations to Partner Philip Cho on being recognized in the 2025 Lexpert Special Edition: Insolvency and Restructuring. The special edition features Lexpert-ranked lawyers whose practice focuses on Banking & Financial Institutions, […]
CNAR 2025 Annual Conference
Several members of the Regulatory Practice Group will attend the CNAR 2025 Annual Conference, which will be hosted in Calgary on Tuesday, October 21 – Wednesday, October 22, with Pre-Conference […]
Application for Extension to Federal Plastics Registry Deadline of September 29
The Federal Plastics Registry (FPR) introduced new reporting obligations for producers of certain plastic products placed on the Canadian market in 2024, with the first deadline set for September 29, […]
10 WeirFoulds partners recognized in Chambers Canada Guide 2026
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been recognized by Chambers and Partners in Chambers Canada Guide 2026. In this year’s edition, 10 of our partners have […]
WeirFoulds Employment Law Hot Takes: Employees Getting Coldplayed
WeirFoulds Employment Law Hot Takes is our new series where we address the buzzy, quirky, and sometimes infamous moments making headlines and unpack what they mean for employers. Our goal? […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Associate Siraj Syed to the Municipal, Planning & Land Development and Expropriation Practice Groups
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome Siraj Syed as an Associate in the Municipal, Planning & Land Development and Expropriation Practice Groups. Prior to joining WeirFoulds, Siraj was an Associate at […]
Building What’s Next: Scaling Climate Solutions in the Built Environment – Toronto Climate Week
Partner Jeff Scorgie will speak at Building What’s Next: Scaling Climate Solutions in the Built Environment, an all-day session that will be offered during Toronto Climate Week on Thursday, October […]
SCC Confirms Adverse Possession of Municipal Parkland in Ontario Remains Alive and Well
Introduction For years, many assumed that adverse possession claims against municipal parkland would almost never succeed given the high evidentiary bar and public policy concerns. On September 19, 2025, the […]
Landmark RCMP Seizure of Over $56 Million in Cryptocurrency from TradeOgre
The RCMP recently executed the largest cryptocurrency seizure in Canadian history, confiscating over CAD $56 million in digital assets from the online trading platform TradeOgre. In June 2024, the RCMP […]
From Draft to Damages: When a Commission Plan Isn’t Final—but Employer Conduct Still Results in Liability
A recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice demonstrates how past and subsequent conduct of contractual parties can assist with interpretation of an employment agreement, in the context […]
Employee Privacy – Lancaster House
Partner Olalekan (Wole) Akinremi will speak during Employee Privacy: Biometrics, employee monitoring and emerging technologies in the modern workplace – where are we now?, a webinar that will be hosted […]
Practice Gems: Administration of Estates 2025 – Law Society of Ontario
Tax lawyer Michael Ding will present during Practice Gems: Administration of Estates 2025, a session that will be hosted by the Law Society of Ontario on Friday, September 26, 2025. […]
2025 PFAS Symposium
Partner Janet Bobechko will speak during the 2025 PFAS Symposium, which will be held by the Ontario Environment Industry Association on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. This third annual symposium will […]
Material Changes to CRA’s Voluntary Disclosures Program
On September 10, 2025, the CRA released new circular IC00-1R7 and updated its GST/HST Memorandum 16-5-1 for its Voluntary Disclosures Program (VDP) that will apply to VDP applications received on […]