The Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia, released on May 15, 2026, recognized a new tort of intimate partner violence. The ruling reflects a growing understanding that abuse may involve more than physical acts and can include coercive control, financial restriction, isolation, intimidation, and ongoing patterns affecting dignity, autonomy, and independence.

Mechanics in Canada have a legal duty to ensure vehicles are safe before returning them to customers. Known as the common law duty of care, this obligation means repair shops can be held liable if negligence leads to harm—even without a contract.