An Ontario man, James Alves, expressed shock at being charged a $1,000 penalty to cancel his water heater rental, a cost nearly equivalent to buying a new unit. In a separate political event, Manitoba's governing New Democrats expelled backbencher Mark Wasyliw from caucus due to his law partner's representation of convicted sex offender Peter Nygard. Wasyliw criticized Premier Wab Kinew as a micromanager and toxic leader, claiming the party environment is not collaborative and that he will continue to serve as an Independent. The NDP stated that Wasyliw's decision-making did not align with their principles of mutual respect and trust. The Criminal Defence Lawyer Association of Manitoba condemned the ouster, arguing it undermines the rights of lawyers representing controversial clients. In a broader context, complaints of workplace harassment are on the rise in Canada, with the CNESST reporting over 4,182 cases handled so far this year.