Cases

Apache Canada Ltd. Class Action

February 28, 2020

This class action concerns the Restricted Share Units and other deferred compensation owed to the employees of Apache Canada Ltd. when that company was sold by Apache Corporation to Paramount Resources Ltd. in 2017.   The class action alleges that the terms of the Apache Corporation omnibus compensation plan provided that

Arc Productions Ltd.

February 14, 2017

On August 2, 2016, Arc Productions Ltd. (“Arc”) was placed into interim receivership by order of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. Deloitte Restructuring Inc. is the interim receiver. To view court documents, orders, reports from the receiver, and other publicly available information with respect to the insolvency proceedings, please visit

Audi CO2 Class Action

February 3, 2017

Koskie Minsky LLP and Roy O’Connor LLP are acting as plaintiff’s counsel in a proposed Canada-wide class action lawsuit action against Audi AG and a number of its Canadian and international subsidiaries relating to emissions from gasoline powered Audi A6, A8, Q5 and Q7 model vehicles.‎ The claim was launched

Bail Delay Class Action

August 12, 2019

Koskie Minsky LLP and Henein Hutchison LLP have commenced a class action against the Province of Ontario alleging that chronic delays in bail hearings have violated the rights of accused persons. The statement of claim issued on June 28, 2017 alleges, among other things, that the bail hearing system in

BC Video Slots

February 10, 2020

Koskie Minsky LLP, and our affiliate Koskie Glavin Gordon in Vancouver, have commenced a class action against the BC Lottery Corporation and the BC government, alleging that video slots used in the province are inherently deceptive, addictive, and dangerous. The Notice of Civil Claim, filed February 10, 2020, alleges that

Beekeepers Class Action for Government Negligence

August 12, 2019

This class action is on behalf of Canadian beekeepers who assert that Canada negligently, or through abusive administrative action, denied them their lawful right to seek import permits for honeybee packages from the U.S. by abdicating its regulatory authority to a third-party industry group dominated by beekeepers that wanted to

Bell Canada Indexation of Pension Plan Class Action

February 26, 2020

Koskie Minsky LLP and McKenzie Lake Lawyers LLP have commenced a class action against Bell Canada and affiliates arising out of the alleged incorrect approach used by the Defendants to calculate the cost of living indexation pursuant to the Bell Canada Pension Plan. It is alleged that Bell Canada adopted

Biomet Hip Implants

June 26, 2018

This class proceeding concerns allegations that Biomet, Inc. and related companies were negligent in the research, design, manufacture, regulatory licensing, sale and post-market monitoring of the M2a Magnum, the M2a 38, and the ReCap Femoral Resurfacing System metal-on-metal hip implants. A metal-on-metal hip implant is one in which both the

Birchmount Purchasers (CCAA Proceedings of Forme Development Group Inc.)

June 28, 2019

On November 30, 2018, Forme Development Group Inc. and certain of its affiliates  (collectively, the “Applicants”), including 2358825 Ontario Ltd. (the “Birchmount Developer”) applied for and were granted protection from their creditors under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (“CCAA”), by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) (the “Court”).

Bosch GmbH (Volkswagen “dieselgate”) Class Proceeding

July 17, 2018

The Quenneville v. Robert Bosch GMBH matter relates to the Volkswagen “dieselgate” scandal. It is alleged that the Defendant, Bosch, designed and calibrated the defeat device software in the Vehicles at issue in the Quenneville v. VW matter. It is further alleged that Bosch worked with Volkswagen in misleading regulators.

British Columbia Solitary Confinement Class Action

Koskie Minsky LLP and McEwan Partners have commenced a class a class action against the Province of British Columbia alleging human rights violations relating to the over-use of solitary confinement in British Columbia prisons. The statement of Claim is issued on November 26th 2018 alleges, among other things, that British

Canadian Armed Forces Female Victims of Sexual Assault and Harassment and Gender-Based Discrimination in the Military

March 24, 2020

This class action alleges that the Canadian Armed Forces is poisoned by a discriminatory and sexualized culture that condones and encourages sexual assault, sexual harassment and gender-based discrimination towards women. As a result, sexual assault, sexual harassment and gender-based discrimination against women are pervasive in the Canadian Armed Forces. The

Canadian Armed Forces Male Victims of Sexual Assault and Harassment in the Military

March 24, 2020

This class action alleges that the Canadian Armed Forces creates and maintains a culture that facilitates and condones sexual assault and sexual harassment of its male members. As a result, there is a very high  frequency of sexual assault and harassment against men in the Canadian Armed Forces. The plaintiff

Canadian Armed Forces Victims of Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation in the Military

August 12, 2019

Between the 1950s and the 1990s, the Canadian government engaged in a systematic campaign to identify, harass, and purge lesbians, gay men, and those suspected of being gay from the Canadian Armed Forces and public service. This campaign and its severe, detrimental impact on lesbians and gay men in the

Canadian Forces Delayed Pension Class Action

November 12, 2019

This class action concerns delays in the processing of immediate pension entitlements owed to veterans who are discharged from the Canadian Armed Forces. The class action is against the Attorney General of Canada and alleges, among other things, that Canada has engaged in chronic, excessive and unreasonable delay in the

Co-op Atlantic

On June 25, 2015, Co-op Atlantic, Co-op Energy Ltd., and C A Realty Ltd . (“Co-op Atlantic”) were granted protection from their creditors under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (“CCAA”) pursuant to an Order of the Court of Queen’s Bench of New Brunswick. The Co-op Atlantic Employees’ Pension Plan is

Coerced Sterilization of Indigenous Women Class Action

Koskie Minsky has commenced a class action on behalf of all Indigenous women who underwent a sterilization procedure (tubal ligation) without proper or informed consent. If you are an Indigenous woman and you underwent a sterilization procedure in Alberta or British Columbia, please contact Koskie Minsky LLP: coercedsterilizationclassaction@kmlaw.ca

CPRI Class Action

January 7, 2020

In February 2016, Koskie Minsky LLP commenced this class action on behalf of representative plaintiff, James Templin, against the Province of Ontario in respect of the Child and Parent Resource Institute (“CPRI”) in London, Ontario. CPRI was a “Schedule 1” facility under the Developmental Services Act that housed persons labelled

Cronos Group Inc. Class Action

Koskie Minsky LLP is investigating a potential class action against Cronos Group Inc. for misrepresenting, to a significant degree, its revenue for the quarters ending March 31, 2019 and September 30, 2019.  As a result of its misrepresentations, Cronos Group will be restating its financial statements for Q1, Q2 and

Crown Ward Class Action (Children who suffered abuse before and while they were Crown wards, including in foster care and foster homes, and while in the care of the Children’s Aid Society (“CAS”)).

September 11, 2019

This class action claims that the Ontario government systematically failed to take all necessary steps to protect the legal rights and claims of children in its care. In Ontario, a child may be removed from the care of his or her parents and put into the care of the Province

Danier Leather Inc.

September 19, 2017

On March 21, 2016, Danier Leather Inc. (“Danier”) made a voluntary assignment into bankruptcy. KSV Kofman Inc. is the Trustee in Bankruptcy. A receivership is proceeding concurrently with the bankruptcy. On May 18, 2016, by Order of Justice Conway, Koskie Minsky LLP was appointed as Representative Counsel to represent the

Developmental Services Waitlist Class Action

December 17, 2018

Koskie Minsky LLP has commenced this class proceeding against the Province of Ontario in respect of the lengthy waitlists for developmental services in Ontario. The statement of claim alleges that the issue of waitlists for desperately needed services has been a repeatedly identified issue for years, which Ontario has continued

Estabrooks Abuse Class Action

April 4, 2019

Koskie Minsky LLP in Toronto, with McKiggan Hebert Lawyers in Halifax, have commenced a class action against the City of Saint John on behalf of individuals who allege that they suffered injury, loss or damage as a result of being sexually abused by Kenneth Estabrooks in the City of Saint

Facebook Misuse of User Data

November 6, 2018

Koskie Minsky LLP has commenced a class proceeding against Facebook, Inc. The claim alleges that Facebook was aware that its platform could easily and readily be used by third parties to steal users’ personal information. Facebook’s failure to monitor the activities of third-party application developers to whom it has granted

Federal Court “Sixties Scoop” Class Action

October 31, 2018

Koskie Minsky LLP commenced a class action against the Attorney General of Canada in the Federal Court of Canada on behalf of individuals affected by the “Sixties Scoop” in Canada. The term “Sixties Scoop” refers to the practice in Canada whereby Aboriginal children were taken (“scooped up”) from their families

Federal Prisoner Mental Health Class Action

March 9, 2020

In 2015, Koskie Minsky LLP commenced a class action against the Attorney General of Canada (“Canada“) on behalf of all inmates incarcerated in Federal correctional institutions who were seriously mentally ill. The case alleges, among other things, that Canada breached sections 7, 9 and 12 of the Canadian Charter of

Federal Solitary Confinement Class Action

March 9, 2020

Koskie Minsky LLP and McCarthy Tétrault LLP have commenced a class action against the Attorney General of Canada alleging systemic infliction of prolonged administrative solitary confinement upon prisoners incarcerated in federal correctional institutions. In prolonged administrative solitary confinement, prisoners are placed in small cells and are denied any meaningful human

Forex Canadian Class Action

March 18, 2019

The law firms of Koskie Minsky LLP, Sotos LLP, Siskinds LLP, and Camp Fiorante Matthews Mogerman are counsel in a class action against financial institutions (the “Defendants”) who conspired among themselves to fix, raise, maintain, stabilize, control, or enhance unreasonably the price of currency purchased in the foreign exchange or

Gold Price Manipulation Class Action

September 19, 2019

A class action lawsuit seeking $1 billion in damages on behalf of Canadian investors was launched December 18, 2015 in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. The action arises from a conspiracy among the defendants to fix, raise, decrease, maintain, stabilize, control, or enhance unreasonably the price of gold and

Hershey Chocolate Company Class Action

April 22, 2019

Koskie Minsky LLP has commenced a class action against the Hershey Chocolate Company on behalf of consumers who unwittingly purchased chocolate bars that were made using child labour and slavery. Hershey is the manufacturer of well-known chocolate bars such as Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Skor, Oh Henry! and Kisses. The

Hill’s Toxic Dog Food

October 24, 2019

Koskie Minsky LLP has commenced a class action against Hill’s Pet Nutrition Canada Inc. and Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc., regarding toxic dog food products sold to Canadian pet owners. The statement of claim issued on October 24, 2019 alleges that a list of 33 Hill’s products contained excessively high levels

Hollinger Canadian Publishing Holdings Co. (“HCPH”)

December 23, 2014

Update – December 23, 2015 We are pleased to report that HCPH will be paying a third and final distribution to all eligible creditors of HCPH, which are predominantly retirees with OPEB claims.  The distribution is expected to be released before the end of December, 2015.  As you are aware,

Immigrant Detainee Class Action

November 27, 2017

Koskie Minsky LLP and Henein Hutchison LLP have commenced a class action against the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario alleging human rights violations relating to the treatment of immigrant detainees in Ontario’s prisons. The statement of claim issued on August 11, 2016 alleges, among other things, that

Indian Hospitals Class Action

January 22, 2020

Koskie Minsky LLP along with Cooper Regel (a member of Masuch Albert LLP), commenced a class action on January 25, 2018 against the Attorney General of Canada alleging that its operation of “Indian Hospitals” was negligent and breached fiduciary duties owed to Indigenous People. This class action was certified on

IVC Filters Class Action

November 6, 2018

Koskie Minsky LLP has commenced a class proceeding against Cook Medical Inc. and Cook Group Inc. on behalf of people who have been implanted with IVC filters and who suffered related injuries. An IVC filter is a medical device that is placed in the inferior vena cava (“IVC”) intended to

Just Energy Class Action

December 19, 2019

This class proceeding concerns the misclassification of employees as “independent contractors” thereby denying such employees the minimum protections of the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”), including minimum wage, overtime pay, vacation pay, public holiday and premium pay.  Such employees were denied compensation to which they were entitled and earned. The

Koskie Minsky and Lenczner Slaght Commence Class Proceeding Relating to Nissan Vehicles

Koskie Minsky LLP and Lenczner Slaght Royce Smith Griffin LLP have commenced a class proceeding against Nissan Canada Inc., and other defendants, alleging that many models of Nissan vehicles contain a dangerous engine defect. The class action is brought on behalf of Wendy Evensen, an owner of a 2005 Nissan

Liability for Opioid Epidemic

May 15, 2019

Koskie Minsky LLP in Toronto commenced a class action today against 28 major pharmaceutical companies. The action was commenced on behalf of all persons in Canada who were prescribed and became addicted to opioids. The Statement of Claim, issued in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on May 15, 2019,

Manitoba Development Centre Class Action

March 2, 2020

In October 2018 Koskie Minsky LLP commenced this class proceeding on behalf of the representative plaintiff, David Weremy against the Province on Manitoba in respect to the Manitoba Development Centre (“MDC”). MDC has been operating in Manitoba for decades housing persons labelled as developmentally challenged, delayed or disabled. The plaintiff

Marriott Data Breach Class Action

Koskie Minsky LLP has commenced class proceedings in Ontario, British Columbia, and Nova Scotia against Marriott International, Inc. The claims allege that Marriott failed to protect its customer’s data and failed to discover the breach at an earlier date. Marriott’s failures have jeopardized the personal information of millions of Marriott’s

Mercedes BlueTEC Class Action

January 18, 2020

Koskie Minsky LLP and Lenczner Slaght Royce Smith Griffin LLP have commenced a class proceeding against Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc., Daimler AG, and other defendants, alleging that Mercedes BlueTEC vehicles are non-compliant with Canadian emissions laws. The class action is brought on behalf of Yogesh Kalra, an owner of a 2009

Metropolitan Toronto Pension Plan Surplus

January 8, 2020

Koskie Minsky LLP has been retained by a group of retired members of the Metropolitan Toronto Pension Plan (the “Plan”) to assist them in the negotiation of a surplus sharing agreement in respect of the Plan, between the City of Toronto and Plan members, and to advise Plan members regarding

Motherisk Class Action

December 4, 2019

Koskie Minsky LLP and Sutts, Strosberg LLP have commenced a class action against The Hospital for Sick Children (“SickKids”) due to flawed hair-strand drug and alcohol testing conducted by its Motherisk Drug Testing Laboratory (“Motherisk”) between 2005 and 2015. Dr. Gideon Koren, the founder and laboratory director of Motherisk, and

Nortel Networks Corporation

August 2, 2019

On January 14, 2009, Nortel Networks Corporation and several of its affiliated companies (“Nortel”) were granted protection from their creditors under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (the “CCAA”) pursuant to an Order of the Honourable Justice Morawetz. Ernst & Young was appointed as Monitor of Nortel’s CCAA proceedings. On May

Online Broker Trailing Fee Class Action

Koskie Minsky LLP has commenced a class proceeding concerning the payment of trailing commissions to Canadian online trading brokers. The defendants, Canadian discount brokerages, operate online investment platforms, and sell mutual fund products to investors. Trailing commissions are paid to the defendants by companies that manage and operate mutual funds,

Ontario Prisoner Class Action

September 24, 2019

Koskie Minsky LLP has commenced a class action against the Province of Ontario alleging that lockdowns arising from the Province of Ontario’s failure to properly staff its correctional institutions facilities have caused and continue to cause physical and psychological damage to inmates across the Province. A staffing-related “lockdown” of a

Ontario Solitary Confinement Class Action

January 27, 2020

Koskie Minsky LLP has commenced a class action against the Province of Ontario alleging human rights violations relating to the over-use of solitary confinement in Ontario prisons. The statement of claim issued on April 20, 2017 alleges, among other things, that the Ontario Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services

Ontario Training Schools

October 17, 2019

Koskie Minsky LLP is advancing a class proceeding, which is now certified, against the Province of Ontario on behalf of all persons who were alive as at December 8, 2015 who resided at any of the Training Schools between January 1, 1953 and April 2, 1984 during the time periods

Provincial Schools for the Deaf

September 2, 2019

Koskie Minsky LLP has commenced a class proceeding against the Province of Ontario on behalf of students of three provincial schools for the deaf: Ernest C. Drury School for the Deaf, Milton; Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf, Belleville; and, Robarts School for the Deaf, London; (collectively, the “Schools”)

Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation Band Class Action

February 13, 2020

The late Mr. Jerry Brake, with the help of Koskie Minsky LLP, has initiated a class proceeding against the Attorney General of Canada on behalf of all individuals whose applications for Qalipu Band membership were rejected in accordance with the Supplemental Agreement for the Recognition of the Qalipu Mi’kmaq Band

RCMP Discrimination against Aboriginal Persons in Detention in the Territories Class Action

December 31, 2018

Koskie Minsky LLP in Toronto and Cooper Regel in Edmonton have commenced a class action against the Attorney General of Canada on behalf of Aboriginal persons, including  Indian, Inuit and Métis peoples of Canada, who were subjected to excessive force by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Nunavut, the Yukon

Receivership of Hyndman Transport Limited

March 17, 2020

On December 9, 2019, Hyndman Transport Limited (“Hyndman Canada”) ceased all operations and terminated all of its employees without paying severance pay and other amounts owing to the employees. Hyndman Canada and its U.S. parent company, Celadon, immediately began liquidating all of its assets through the insolvency proceedings of Celadon

Restigouche Hospital Centre Class Action

May 24, 2019

Koskie Minsky LLP has commenced a class action on behalf of residents of the Restigouche Hospital Centre, also known as the Provincial Hospital, against the Province of New Brunswick and the Vitalité Health Network. The claim alleges historic negligence in failing to prevent systemic abuses of residents and for providing

Ross MacDonald School (formerly the Ontario School for the Blind)

February 28, 2018

The claims period in this proceeding has ended. The administrator is assessing claims which have been made and will communicate decisions after all assessments have been completed.

Roundup Class Action

December 20, 2019

This class proceeding has been commenced on behalf of all individuals resident in Canada (excluding Quebec) who have had “Significant Exposure” to glyphosate-based herbicides, commonly branded as Roundup, that were distributed and sold across Canada since 1976 by Monsanto Company and related entities. The proposed class includes both those who

Saint John Flood Class Action

June 18, 2019

Koskie Minsky LLP and Gilbert McGloan Gillis are class counsel in a class action for owners and occupants of property in West Saint John who were subject to a change in water source from the Spruce Lake Reservoir to a new well source under the Safe Clean Drinking Water Project.

Sears Canada Inc.

September 12, 2019

On June 22, 2017, Sears Canada Inc. and several related parties were granted protection from their creditors under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (“CCAA”), pursuant to an Order of the Honourable Justice Hainey of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. Koskie Minsky LLP has been appointed as Representative Counsel to

Silver Price Manipulation Class Action

September 18, 2019

A class action lawsuit seeking $1 billion in damages on behalf of Canadian investors was launched April 15, 2016 in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. The action arises from a conspiracy among the defendants to fix, raise, decrease, maintain, stabilize, control, or enhance unreasonably the price of silver and

Sino-Forest Corporation

August 25, 2017

This class action concerns allegations that the public filings of Sino-Forest Corporation (“Sino-Forest”) contained false and/or misleading statements about its business and affairs. It is alleged that Sino-Forest falsely maintained that its financial statements complied with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and it materially overstated the size and value

Sixties Scoop Métis and Non-Status Indian Class Action

Koskie Minsky LLP commenced a class action against the Attorney General of Canada in the Federal Court of Canada on behalf of Métis and Non-Status Indian affected by the “Sixties Scoop” in Canada. The term “Sixties Scoop” refers to the practice in Canada whereby Aboriginal children were taken (“scooped up”)

Smith & Nephew Hip Implants

December 16, 2013

This class proceeding concerns allegations that Smith & Nephew Inc. and related companies were negligent in the research, design, manufacture, regulatory licensing, sale and post-market monitoring of metal-on-metal hip implants, including the Birmingham Resurfacing system. A metal-on-metal implant is one in which both the ball and socket of the product

SSA Bonds Class Action

November 28, 2019

The law firms of Siskinds LLP, Sotos LLP, Koskie Minsky LLP, and Camp Fiorante Matthews Mogerman LLP are counsel in a class action against financial institutions (the “Defendants”) who conspired to fix, raise, decrease, maintain, stabilize, control or enhance unreasonably the price of supranational, sub-sovereign and agency bonds (“SSA bonds”)

Stryker Implants

March 30, 2020

A class action lawsuit was started in Canada about the Stryker Rejuvenate Modular Hip System, alleging it was defective, and that it failed prematurely.  The class action was certified by the Ontario Superior Court in Toronto on December 8, 2015 in Ritlop v. Stryker Canada et al. 

Target Canada Corporation

July 25, 2016

On January 15, 2015, Target Canada Corporation (“Target Canada”) and certain of its subsidiaries and affiliates were granted protection from their creditors under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act pursuant to an Order of the Honourable Justice Morawetz of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (the “Initial Order”). As part of the Initial

Thalidomide Survivors Contribution Program Class Proceeding

February 28, 2020

Koskie Minsky LLP has initiated a class proceeding against the Attorney General of Canada on behalf of all individuals whose applications to the Thalidomide Survivors Contribution Program (“TSCP”) were rejected on the basis of failing to provide the required proof of eligibility. Thalidomide is an immunomodulatory drug that was prescribed

Toronto Civic Employees’ Pension Plan Surplus

October 4, 2019

Koskie Minsky LLP has been retained by a group of retired members of the Toronto Civic Employees’ Pension Plan (the “Plan”) to assist them in the negotiation of a surplus sharing agreement in respect of the Plan, between the City of Toronto and Plan members, and to advise Plan members

U.S. Steel Canada Inc. (formerly Stelco)

August 22, 2019

Latest developments available here On September 16, 2014 U.S. Steel Canada Inc. (“USSC”, formerly Stelco) was granted protection from its creditors under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (“CCAA”) pursuant to an Order of the Regional Senior Justice Morawetz of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List). The firm of

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.

December 5, 2019

This is a class action against Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., its officers and directors, auditor, and underwriters which alleges that the company and certain of the company’s senior officers failed to disclose Valeant’s relationship with Philidor Rx Services LLC. If you acquired Valeant securities, including shares or notes, between February

Veterans’ Disability Pension Miscalculation Class Action

January 25, 2019

Koskie Minsky LLP commenced a class action against the Attorney General of Canada on behalf of all veterans who were in receipt of disability pensions or disability awards between 2002 and 2010 from Veteran Affairs Canada. The Statement of Claim, issued in Federal Court on January 25, 2019, alleges that

Victims of Ralph Rowe

January 17, 2019

Koskie Minsky LLP has commenced a class action against Ralph Rowe, Scouts Canada and the Anglican Synod of the Diocese of Keewatin on behalf of hundreds of aboriginal youth who allege they were sexually abused by Ralph Rowe, who was a priest in the Anglican Church of Canada and a

Video Lottery Terminal Class Action

June 3, 2019

This class action is brought on behalf of all persons and their estates, resident in Newfoundland and Labrador who paid the Defendant, Atlantic Lottery Corporation Inc., to gamble on a video lottery terminal (VLT) game, excluding video poker games and keno games, in Newfoundland and Labrador between April 26, 2006

Volkswagen Class Action

April 24, 2017

This is a consumer class action that alleges that Volkswagen purposely and wrongfully misled Canadian purchasers of its diesel cars into believing that they were much ‘cleaner’ than they actually were. Volkswagen designed the emissions software in its diesel vehicles to emit a lower rate of pollutants while being tested

Volkswagen Timing Chain Class Action

This case alleges that various Volkswagen and Audi vehicle engines contain a defect in their timing chain systems that cause engine failure. Affected Vehicles include: VOLKSWAGEN   AUDI Model Model Years Model Model Years Beetle Convertible 2014 A3 2008-2012 Beetle Coupe 2012-2014 A4 Avant 2009-2012 CC 2009-2012 A4 Sedan 2009-2012

Wabush Mines

June 4, 2019

On May 20, 2015 Wabush Iron Co. Limited, Wabush Resources Inc., Wabush Mines, Arnaud Railway Company, and Wabush Lake Railway Company Limited (collectively, “Wabush”) obtained protection from their creditors under the federal Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (“CCAA”) by order of Mr. Justice Stephen Hamilton of the Québec Superior Court (Commercial

Youth Confinement Class Action

January 17, 2019

The law firms of Koskie Minsky LLP and Sutts, Strosberg LLP are prosecuting a proposed class action against the Province of Ontario concerning the inhumane treatment of young persons under the age of eighteen who were incarcerated in provincial youth custody facilities and subjected to periods of solitary confinement exceeding