Case Law
Ontario case law commentary
Plain-English notes on recent Ontario court decisions our team is watching. Each note links to the underlying CanLII decision and the practice area it touches — useful if you're researching your own situation or want to understand how Ontario courts are deciding cases like yours.
Can a Workplace Injury Lead to CPP Disability Approval in Ontario?
A 2026 SST appeal ruling shows how musculoskeletal injuries, Villani factors, and treatment refusal context can support CPP disability approval in Ontario.
Read the noteCan a Federal Employee Judicially Review a Workplace Harassment Report in Ontario?
A Federal Court ruling clarifies when employees can challenge workplace harassment investigations — and why unionized workers must use the grievance process first.
Read the noteWhen Is Modified Work 'Suitable' Under Ontario's WSIB?
A 2026 WSIAT ruling explains when modified work is truly suitable for injured workers — and what happens when voice software fails in practice.
Read the noteCPP Disability Appeal Refused: What the MQP Gap Means for You
A 2026 SST decision explains why missing medical evidence around your CPP coverage end date can sink a disability pension appeal. Learn what this means for you.
Read the noteCan a Caregiver Child Keep Money Taken from an Aging Parent's Accounts?
An Ontario court ruled that a caregiver sibling who withdrew over $97,000 from an elderly parent's accounts failed to prove the money was a gift. Learn what this means.
Read the noteWhen Does the Clock Start on a Lawyer Negligence Claim in Ontario?
Ontario's Court of Appeal clarifies when a limitation period begins in a lawyer negligence case — and why discovering a problem isn't always enough to start the clock.
Read the noteCan the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal Hear Bank Complaints?
The HRTO dismissed a discrimination claim against a bank because banking is federally regulated. Learn what this means for Ontario residents with similar complaints.
Read the noteWhen Does the SST Refuse Leave to Appeal a CPP Disability Denial?
A 2026 SST Appeal Division decision shows why permission to appeal a CPP disability denial can be refused, and why evidence from your coverage period matters.
Read the noteCan You Use an Application to Bypass an Existing Insurance Lawsuit in Ontario?
An Ontario court dismissed a hotel owner's insurance coverage application as duplicative of its existing action. Learn what this means for insurance coverage disputes in Ontario.
Read the noteWhen Is an Internal Flight Alternative Refused in Canada?
A Federal Court ruling explains when refugee claimants can be required to relocate within their home country instead of receiving protection in Canada.
Read the noteCan Ontario Paralegals Provide Full Immigration Legal Services?
Ontario's Court of Appeal confirms paralegals can only represent clients at IRB hearings, not assist with IRCC or CBSA applications. Learn what this means for you.
Read the noteWhen Can a Refugee Appeal Be Sent Back in Canada?
A Federal Court ruling found a refugee appeal decision unreasonable due to flawed credibility analysis. Learn what this means for asylum seekers in Ontario.
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