Sep 8, 2020WeirFoulds welcomes four new media and aviation lawyers WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Peter Jacobsen, Carlos Martins, Andrew MacDonald and Emma Romano have joined the firm effective September 1, 2020. They bring a wealth…
Jul 27, 2020Transportation Notes:Transportation Appeal Tribunal Unable to Consider Costs After Withdrawal The Federal Court of Canada recently upheld a decision of the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada (“TATC”) finding that the tribunal did not have jurisdiction accept submissions…
Jul 20, 2020Transportation Notes: Passenger’s Fall Due to Unsteadiness Not an Accident Under the Convention The British Columbia Civil Resolution Tribunal (the “BCCRT”) – the equivalent of the Province’s Small Claims Court – recently ruled in favour of an air carrier, dismissing…
Apr 15, 2020Transportation Notes:Proposed Class Action Claims Refunds for COVID-19 Cancellations Air Canada, WestJet, Air Transat, Sunwing, and Swoop are facing a proposed class-action for offering vouchers and credits in lieu of refunds for flights that were cancelled…
Feb 28, 2020Transportation Notes: Canada’s Accessible Transportation For Persons With Disabilities Regulations In 2019, the Canadian federal government made a push to address barriers for persons with disabilities, including by passing the Accessible Canada Act. The stated goal is to…
Feb 28, 2019Transportation Notes: Class Action Regarding Flight Passes Denied Certification The Québec Superior Court recently declined to certify a class action based on the application of certain sections of the Consumer Protection Act or its Alberta equivalent…
Jan 1, 2019Transportation Notes: Federal Government Proposes Air Passenger Protection Regulations The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) is seeking public review and comment on proposed Air Passenger Protection Regulations. The proposed regulations will establish a carrier’s minimum obligations toward…