Ottawa plans economic, public safety & intelligence reform under new national security strategy
Prime Minister Mark Carney said that ‘in a rapidly changing, more dangerous, more divided world, Canada must have the capacity to defend our sovereignty, the resilience to withstand emerging threats, and the determination to shape our own future.’
Thursday, October 29, 2026 @ 5:08 PM
Canada must “prepare for all contingencies up to and including war and other worst-case scenarios,” Prime Minister Mark Carney announced as he unveiled his government’s plan to roll out a new national security strategy over the coming year to ensure that the country can “control its own destiny and is resilient in the face of daunting challenges.” ... [read more]
Ontario urged to regulate AI use in criminal justice sector
Thursday, October 29, 2026 @ 4:48 PM
A major law reform institute is recommending the Ontario government adopt a widespread framework on artificial intelligence (AI) use in the criminal justice sector, saying not doing so will expose people to increased police surveillance and privacy violations. ... [read more]
Fraudulent & unauthorized paid immigration & citizenship reps face up to $1.5M in penalties
Thursday, October 29, 2026 @ 4:46 PM
New penalties of up to $1.5 million are now in force for those who break the law when providing paid immigration or citizenship advice or representation — including licensed immigration consultants, lawyers and other authorized representatives, as well as people who give paid immigration or citizenship advice or representation without authorization. ... [read more]
Federal Court rejects Black River First Nation challenge to Treaty 5 reserve land terms
Thursday, October 29, 2026 @ 3:43 PM
The Federal Court has dismissed a claim brought by Black River First Nation over less favourable reserve land terms under Treaty 5, finding that the disparity did not breach the honour of the Crown and that the Crown did not owe the First Nation a fiduciary duty when it joined the treaty. ... [read more]
Law firm ‘breached their duty of loyalty’ to client in bankruptcy proceeding: Ontario Appeal Court
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 @ 12:35 PM
In a case involving bankruptcy proceedings, the Ontario Court of Appeal held that the law firm representing the insolvency trustee was in a “conflict of interest” because it had previously acted for the bankrupt and later took a position adverse to him in the same proceedings. ... [read more]