On March 18, in Keewatin v. Ontario (Natural Resources) the Ontario Court
of Appeal
confirmed that in exercising its rights and powers as beneficial
owner, Ontario is not subject to federal
consent when taking up Crown land for resource projects.
The Superior Court has
confirmed that a vehicle
owner is vicariously liable for the negligence
of another driver under the Highway Traffic Act, even if the
owner consents only to the possession
of the vehicle, and not its operation on the highway.