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]
Alberta referendum results a ‘colossal failure’ for premier, lawyer says
Friday, October 30, 2026 @ 12:38 PM
The polls have closed and the smoke has cleared from Alberta’s constitutional referendum that could have given the go-ahead to a separation vote, with provincial voters rejecting independence but backing a number of proposals on immigration issues that observers say could lead to legal and political difficulties down the road. ... [read more]
N.L. high court orders man’s release pending appeal of sexual, physical assault convictions
Friday, October 30, 2026 @ 11:02 AM
A man found guilty of assault and sex offences has been freed while he appeals his convictions after a court weighed his solid release plan against risk to the public. ... [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]