February 2026

What Damages Can Be Claimed for a Commercial Lease Breach? A recent trial decision, Vista Sudbury Hotels Inc. v The Oshawa Group Limited, demonstrates what damages a commercial landlord can claim when a tenant breaches their lease by terminating early.[1] The judge examined the landlord’s losses after the breach and determined which ones were compensable...Read More

Home co‑ownership can make owning a property possible where it otherwise wouldn’t be. But like any shared investment, it can also create personal and financial risks if not carefully structured from the outset. The real estate litigation lawyers at Walker Law see a recurring pattern of co‑ownership disputes arising not from bad faith, but from...Read More

Back to (In-Person) Work: Can a Return-to-Office Order be Constructive Dismissal? Following the end of COVID-19 lockdowns, many employees who had grown accustomed to working remotely were asked to return to in-office work, either full-time or in a hybrid format. Earlier this year, many government employees in Ontario were ordered to work in-person five days...Read More

In Shynkarova v. 2554318 Ontario Ltd. o/a Tax Mechanic,[i] the Ontario Super Court of Justice considered a termination that occurred just days before the employee was to reach a legally-significant milestone under the Employment Standards Act (ESA),[ii] while also examining the employer’s conduct during and after the termination. In this post, the employment litigation lawyers...Read More

Title: Tanya Walker Accepts the 2026 Martin Luther King Leadership and Community Award Date: January 17, 2026 Description: In this video, Tanya Walker, accepts the 2026 Martin Luther King Leadership and Community Award presented by the Educational Foundation for Children’s Care Canada (EFCCC). The award recognizes leadership grounded in service, community impact, and a sustained commitment to equity...Read More