Quebec’s new integration plan for immigrants raises concerns
Louis-Philippe Lampron, law professor and human rights expert at the Université Laval, told Law360 Canada that ‘there are many things that bother me about Bill 84, above all its non-consensual nature.’
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 @ 3:35 PM
The Quebec government tabled a “divisive” bill that proposes to integrate immigrants into a “common culture,” shelving a longstanding model of interculturalism and inclusiveness in favour of one that leans on assimilation, marking a shift that will likely alienate ethnocultural communities rather than foster and strengthen ties to Quebec society, lament critics. ... [read more]
B.C. Court of Appeal: Province not immune from road injury claims on forest service roads
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 @ 5:16 PM
The B.C. Court of Appeal has ruled that the province of British Columbia does not have immunity from claims arising from injuries on forest service roads, overturning a lower court’s dismissal of a lawsuit brought by a motorcyclist. ... [read more]
Newfoundland and Labrador adopts expression of interest model for immigration programs
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 @ 5:05 PM
Newfoundland and Labrador has become the last province in Canada to adopt the so-called expression of interest (EOI) model for its priority processing program for high skilled immigrants. ... [read more]
Class action launched against Audi for ‘lemon’ electric car’s battery issues
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 @ 4:50 PM
A proposed class action has been filed in the Superior Court of Quebec against Audi and parent company Volkswagen relating to alleged battery defects in the Audi Q4 e-tron. ... [read more]
Court upholds Toronto transit zoning, allowing expropriation for transit community development
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 @ 4:57 PM
The Ontario Superior Court has upheld two orders in council (OIC) designating lands as “transit-oriented community land,” (TOC land), enabling expropriation without hearings of necessity. ... [read more]