B.C. Supreme Court chambers applications now follow a new ‘serve first, file later’ process, with revised steps, deadlines and forms.

O. Reg. 275/26, which came into force on September 1, 2026, expands the factum certification requirements.

New procedural requirements now apply to requests to waive or defer mandatory requirements in Alberta family law matters. Practitioners must navigate new notice, response, service, and filing obligations before seeking a waiver or deferral from the court.

Practitioners can access comprehensive guidance and precedents on all aspects of estate administration including the application process for each type of certificate of appointment and estate litigation.

Starting April 1, 2026, freehold homebuyers in Ontario must register their pre-construction purchase agreement with Tarion within 45 days of signing to qualify for the maximum deposit protection coverage.

The new GST/HST first-time home buyers’ rebate offers up to $50,000 in tax relief, representing a major change that can directly benefit clients purchasing newly constructed or substantially renovated homes with agreements of purchase and sale entered into on or after March 20, 2025. Practitioners need to understand the eligibility rules, rebate calculations, and application process to ensure clients are advised accurately and can maximise the benefit available to them.