Canada releases draft regulations to further cap pollution from oil and gas sector
Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault
In announcing the cap, Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault urged oil and gas companies that have made record profits in recent years to reinvest in technology to reduce pollution and create jobs for Canadians.

Monday, November 04, 2024 @ 4:49 PM

The federal government has published draft regulations aimed at capping greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions pollution from the oil and gas sector, incentivizing the industry to invest in “technically achievable” decarbonization for emission reductions by 2030–2032. ... [read more]

IRCC officer failed to come to grips with Iranian girl’s application to study in Canada: Fed. Court

Wednesday, November 06, 2024 @ 4:55 PM

The Federal Court has set aside an immigration officer’s refusal to allow a 16-year-old Iranian to come to Canada for high school, where she seeks to pursue her goal of becoming a professional musician — an elusive, if not impossible, dream for a girl growing up in the Islamic Republic of Iran. ... [read more]

Alberta bill changes electoral boundaries, rules for court evidence

Wednesday, November 06, 2024 @ 3:35 PM

The Alberta government has introduced legislation that it says will ensure fairer electoral representation and increase access to justice. ... [read more]

Report reviews new drugs’ potential impact on future drug spending in Canada

Wednesday, November 06, 2024 @ 2:54 PM

The Patented Medicine Prices Review Board has released an extensive listing of new medicines in the late stages of clinical evaluation that it predicts may “significantly impact clinical practice or drug spending in the coming years.” ... [read more]

B.C. Court of Appeal rules forum selection clause in property deal was not binding due to wording

Tuesday, November 05, 2024 @ 4:49 PM

The British Columbia Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal in a case where a forum selection clause gave Alberta courts jurisdiction on matters arising from a property purchase agreement. The court discussed the usage of the terms “submit” and “attorn” in such clauses, ruling the chambers judge erred in interpreting the agreement.  ... [read more]