The federal government has introduced a new GST/HST rebate aimed at improving housing affordability for first-time home buyers purchasing newly constructed homes. The legislation received Royal Assent in March 2026 and allows qualifying buyers to recover some or all of the federal GST (or the federal portion of HST) paid…

Congratulation to Shawn O’Connor on his election to the slate of Trustees for the County of Carleton Law Association (CCLA) to be voted on at the AGM in March. The CCLA is the second largest law association in Ontario and provides advocacy, legal education, research and guidance to members of…

There are more legal changes coming January 1, 2026 for Ontario’s construction industry. Following an independent review of the Construction Act, the government has introduced amendments to holdback practices and the adjudication process, among others. These changes are designed to increase payment certainty, reduce disputes, and modernize how projects are…

Kelly Santini’s JP Zubec secured a major victory for his client in Reid v. Cote et al., 2025 ONSC 6542, a complex proceeding that blended elements of both shareholder oppression and estate litigation. The dispute centred on the estate of a successful businesswoman, which included a corporate and trust structure…

In Jordan v. Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group, 2025 ONSC 1086, Kelly Santini’s Pat Santini successfully represented the defendant Finnegan Insurance Brokers Ltd. in a motion for non-suit after trial brought jointly with co-defendant Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group. The plaintiffs sought over $140,000 in damages for losses to a hunting camp…

In Malik v. Dey, 2025 ONSC, Kelly Santini LLP’s Danesh Rana successfully represented the defendants, Bhimankshu Dey, 14866789 Canada Inc., and Rabindra Kumar Dey, in a dispute over the ownership of a family dog named Tozo. The plaintiff, Harita Malik, had lived with Bhimankshu Dey and claimed that she was…

In Faulkner Real Estate Ltd. v. Sakto Corporation (2025 ONSC 1158), Kelly Santini LLP’s John Melia and Kara Takagi successfully represented the defendants, Sakto Corporation and Waterford Property Group Ltd., in defending a $6 million claim brought by Judy Faulkner and her brokerage, Faulkner Real Estate Ltd. The plaintiffs alleged that water…

The Special Olympics Festival Breakfast return for its 19th edition on October 28th at Rogers Centre. Join keynote speaker, and Ottawa Senators’ legend and community leader Chris Phillips, as we celebrate our local Special Olympics athletes, volunteers and coaches. Whether you’d like to attend, sponsor, or donate, you can be…