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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, 2020

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, 2020

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, 2020

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, 2020

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…