Canada
Canadian Supreme Court Confirms Bank Must Refuse LC Payment Due to Fraud
In Eurobank Ergasias S.A. v. Bombardier Inc., the Supreme Court of Canada takes up the fraud exception and whether it applies regarding a demand for payment under a Counter Guarantee.
Securities Commission Issues Order against Operator of Ponzi-like Scheme
In its Decision, Re Cawaling (2025 ABASC 96), the Alberta (Canada) Securities Commission (ASC) has permanently banned a Calgary resident
Coordinated Effort Needed to Confront Canada/US Fentanyl Flow
A recent article from a Canadian perspective acknowledges that the Canadian Border Service Agency (CBSA) faces increased pressure to identify
Canadian Company’s Operations Suspended Due to Expired LC
Best Theratronics Ltd., a Canadian-based manufacturer of equipment used to treat cancer, is prohibited from resuming operations at its plant
Canadian Province Proposes Surety Bonds as Option for Securing Municipal Obligations
In a development related to past reporting of standby and bond usage at the municipal level in Canada, the Canadian
Pacific Atlantic Pipeline Construction Inc. v. Coastal Gaslink Ltd. [2024]
Canada's Court of Appeal of Alberta affirmed trial judgment, dismissing LC Applicant's appeal and terminating short term interim injunction.
Eurobank Ergasias S.A. v. Bombardier Inc. [2024]
The Canadian Supreme Court affirmed Quebec appellate and trial courts, upholding permanent injunction restraining Counter-Guarantor against payment of demand by Counter-Guarantee Beneficiary.
Pacific Atlantic Pipeline Construction Inc. v. Coastal Gaslink Ltd. [2023]
Canada's Court of King’s Bench of Alberta denied injunction application of LC Applicant who sought to enjoin Beneficiary demand on standby LC.
Eurobank Ergasias S.A. v. Bombardier Inc.:
Guarantors Caught Between Home Courts That Do Not Apply the Fraud Exception and Courts in the Counter-Guarantor's Country







