Judge rules against CRA motion in tax case against Leafs' John Tavares. But the $8M fight isn't over

The federal government has lost a procedural motion in a multi-million dollar tax case involving Toronto Maple Leafs star John Tavares.

The Department of Justice had sought “a knowledgeable representative” from Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE), the corporate owner of the Maple Leafs, to be examined as part of their ongoing case centring on a signing bonus awarded to the 35-year-old centre who was captain of the team from 2019-2024.

In 2018, Tavares, who grew up in Mississauga...