The Supreme Court of Canada announced that it will deliver its decision in Pharmascience Inc. v. Janssen Inc. relating to the patentability of methods of medical treatment at 9:45 a.m. ET on Friday, July 17, 2026.
Monthly Archives: July 2026
Federal Court of Appeal
The Federal Court of Appeal has published an updated Consolidated Practice Direction. Amendments include changes on deadlines for filing fees, electronic signatures, informal motions, Rule 74 review of all new originating documents and consolidations. It takes effect today. The Consolidated Practice Direction was published in 2023 and previously updated in September 2024 and July 2025.
Federal Court
The Honourable Justice Diner has been appointed Chief Justice of the Federal Court. His appointment comes after Acting Chief Justice Honourable Martine St-Louis held the role since the Honourable Justice Paul Crampton retired in October 2025.