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Canadian Commissioner of Competition v. Canadian Real Estate Association
Of Counsel
July 28, 2026
Canada (Commissioner of Competition) v Canadian Real Estate Association [2026 FC 574]
Summary
The most interesting aspect of a recent Federal Court decision involving 26,000 privilege claims may not be the law of privilege, but rather what the case reveals about the increasingly industrial nature of modern eDiscovery.
Following the issuance of an order compelling the Canadian Real Estate Association (“CREA”) to produce records and information to the Commissioner of Competition, CREA produced approximately 50,000 records, and a privilege log containing approximately 26,000 entries, 5,000 of which were redacted.
Hundreds of thousands of dollars were spent on document review, which employed large-scale eDiscovery processes to ensure that every document withheld on grounds of privilege had been properly reviewed.… Read More
Supporting the AWL Golf Tournament
Heuristica Discovery Counsel LLP is pleased to sponsor this year’s Association of Women Lawyers (AWL) Golf Tournament in Calgary.
The tournament offers members of the legal community an opportunity to strengthen professional relationships, reconnect with colleagues, and enjoy a day of friendly competition in a relaxed setting. This year, Heuristica is sponsoring both the Water Hole and the Shortest Drive competition, helping add an extra element of fun to the day.
Whether participants are sinking putts, finding the fairway, or earning bragging rights for the day’s most memorable “short” drive, we hope everyone enjoys a fantastic tournament.
Supporting events like the AWL Golf Tournament reflects our ongoing commitment to fostering connections within the legal profession and contributing to a strong, collaborative legal community.… Read More
Heuristica Ranked Again by Chambers and Partners
Heuristica Discovery Counsel LLP is proud to once again be recognized in the Chambers Litigation Support Guide 2026 in the eDiscovery category.
In addition, Heuristica’s Founder and Managing Partner Crystal O’Donnell has been ranked in Band 1, the highest individual ranking awarded by Chambers and Partners.
Chambers’ rankings are the result of rigorous, independent and in-depth research, recognizing leading firms and professionals in their fields.
We are honoured by this continued recognition and grateful to our clients, colleagues and peers for their ongoing confidence and support. This achievement is also a testament to the expertise, dedication and collaborative spirit of the entire Heuristica team.… Read More
We’re Honoured to be Nominated Again – Please vote!
Heuristica is honoured to be nominated this year for three Canadian Lawyer Readers’ Choice Awards.
We have been nominated as the best in:
- E-Discovery Software/Solution(s)
- Litigation Support and E-Discovery Consultant(s)
- Legal Process Outsourcing/Document Review Services
This is the 12th year Canadian Lawyer has run their Readers’ Choice Awards. The program is designed to give a voice to its readers to identify which vendors and suppliers are the best at what they do.
Voting is anonymous but as a token of appreciation Canadian Lawyer will enter participants who complete the survey and provide their contact information into a draw for a $200 Amazon gift card.… Read More