Immigration
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May 17, 2024
Ottawa announces construction of new federal courthouse complex in Montreal
The federal government has officially announced the construction of a new federal courthouse complex in the heart of Old Montreal.
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May 16, 2024
Canada sanctions ‘extremist Israeli settlers’ for violence against Palestinians in the West Bank
Ottawa has for the first time sanctioned “extremist Israeli settlers” with dealings and entry bans for “the grave breach of international peace and security posed by their violent and destabilizing actions against Palestinian civilians and their property in the West Bank.”
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May 16, 2024
Blossoming beyond borders: Cultivating corporate success in emerging economies | Maria Mahmoudian
In the pulsating heart of emerging economies lies a dynamic landscape where businesses strive to thrive amidst unique challenges and promising opportunities. The corporate management ecosystem in these regions is akin to a delicate ecosystem, requiring careful nurturing and innovative strategies to foster sustainable growth. Let’s delve deeper into the intricacies of this ecosystem, exploring its nuances and the personalized thoughts it provokes.
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May 15, 2024
130-year-old Kingston firm welcomes new associate
After graduating from Dalhousie’s Schulich School of Law and articling in Nova Scotia, Sean Davidson is returning to his hometown of Kingston, Ont., to join Cunningham Swan Carty Little & Bonham LLP as an associate on the firm’s general litigation team.
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May 15, 2024
Globalization of human rights and its universal standard | Tega Adjara
In an increasingly interconnected world, the globalization of human rights standards has become a pivotal force in shaping the global community. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and international bodies, such as the European Commission of Human Rights and the Canadian Human Rights Commission play significant roles in advocating for and upholding universal standards of human rights across the globe. This essay explores how these organizations advocate for women’s rights, protester rights and other human rights issues, transcending geographical boundaries and challenging the influence of national governments and legislators.
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May 15, 2024
‘Conduct’ in U.S. pivotal in upholding of Nygard extradition: legal mind
Manitoba’s highest court has confirmed that alleged criminal “conduct” in a foreign land sits at the heart of weighing the issue of “double criminality” in extradition cases, says a legal mind following the failed attempt by a fallen fashion mogul to keep from being sent to the United States to face sex-crime and racketeering charges.
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May 14, 2024
Top court’s refusal to hear bid to fire Ottawa JP ends clash involving executive, judicial branches
The recent end of a high-profile Ontario case highlights the risks posed to public confidence by “inflammatory” — yet well-motivated, “accurate” and “valid” — public criticisms of the justice system from a member of the judiciary and by pushback from the executive branch of government that might be seen as the Crown weaponizing the judicial discipline process against an outspoken judicial officer.
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May 14, 2024
Huge increase in immigration access to information requests: The problem and solutions
Recent news reports have revealed that access-to-information requests for immigration matters now account for 80 per cent of all of the requests made for government files. The number of access applications has mushroomed and so too has the backlog. The situation has reached a crisis and is only getting worse. In order to understand what can be done, we must first ask why there are so many requests directed at immigration officials.
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May 10, 2024
Canada announces additional sanctions against Hamas and supporters
Ottawa has announced additional sanctions in connection with the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, targeting four men the government alleges supported the invasion by providing military training and resources.
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May 09, 2024
2 new appointments to Federal Court announced
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani announced the appointment of Michael Battista and Catharine Moore to the Federal Court of Appeal.