B.C. seeks public input on regulated paralegal roles
Friday, February 20, 2026 @ 1:52 PM
The British Columbia government is asking for public feedback on what kinds of legal work regulated paralegals should be allowed to do. The Legal Professions Act, which became law in 2024, created a new category of legal service provider — regulated paralegals — who differ from those currently known in the province as paralegals, who work under the supervision of a lawyer and are not allowed to provide legal advice. ... [read more]
Ottawa boosts FINTRAC resources to combat rising extortion threat
Thursday, February 19, 2026 @ 4:53 PM
Ottawa has announced new measures to crack down on extortion, including a planned surge of resources to Canada’s financial crimes watchdog and launching a partnership with financial institutions to disrupt criminal networks, according to a Feb. 19 government release. ... [read more]
Legal institute proposes solutions for land, airspace access issues in B.C. construction projects
Thursday, February 19, 2026 @ 3:29 PM
A legal think tank in B.C. is calling attention to an issue that it says has become more contentious in recent years — disputes around access to land and airspace next to construction sites. ... [read more]
Court denies additional evidence in proposed ArriveCan class action
Thursday, February 19, 2026 @ 2:29 PM
The Federal Court has dismissed a motion to file a supplemental affidavit ahead of the certification hearing for a proposed class action regarding the ArriveCan app. ... [read more]