Ottawa proposes new search and ministerial powers, offences & penalties targeting financial crimes
Federal Finance and National Revenue Minister François-Philippe Champagne said the proposed Combatting Financial Crimes and Drug Trafficking Act (Bill S-8) is ‘cracking down on very high-risk sectors, addressing common money laundering techniques, and improving information sharing.’
Wednesday, November 04, 2026 @ 5:05 PM
Last Updated: Wednesday, November 04, 2026 @ 7:09 PM
The federal government has unveiled anti-financial-crimes legislation that would, among other things, make it a criminal offence to operate an unlicensed cryptocurrency automated teller machine (ATM) and enable “law enforcement” to search and seize mail. ... [read more]
Federal Court rules Crown not immune from Charter damages over retrospective parole repeal
Thursday, November 05, 2026 @ 5:09 PM
The Federal Court has ruled that the retrospective abolition of accelerated parole review (APR) was clearly unconstitutional when enacted, finding the Crown was not immune from Charter damages claims by affected class members who spent additional time in prison as a result. ... [read more]
Budget 2026 reveals targets in 2027-2029 immigration levels plan lined up with previous forecasts
Thursday, November 05, 2026 @ 4:36 PM
The Carney government’s latest federal budget says Ottawa will implement a 2027-2029 Immigration Levels Plan that sets targets of 370,000 new temporary resident arrivals and 380,000 permanent resident admissions in each of 2027, 2028 and 2029. ... [read more]
Judicial council considers whether judge’s solicitation of paid sex warrants his removal from bench
Thursday, November 05, 2026 @ 10:34 AM
Last Updated: Thursday, November 05, 2026 @ 11:21 AM
A Canadian Judicial Council hearing panel will determine whether removal from the bench is warranted for a Quebec superior court judge arrested for soliciting paid sex, who attributes his actions to the stress and “moral disengagement” he experienced due to overwork, exhaustion and burnout on the bench. ... [read more]
Newfoundland and Labrador introduces civil forfeiture legislation targeting crime-linked assets
Wednesday, November 04, 2026 @ 4:34 PM
The Newfoundland and Labrador government has introduced civil forfeiture legislation aimed at allowing the seizure of proceeds and assets connected to criminal activity, according to a Nov. 4 release. ... [read more]