Alberta seeking greater role in judicial appointments, threatens to withhold funding for judges
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she wants a ‘formal and meaningful role’ for the province in the judicial appointment process and has threatened to withdraw funding to support any new judicial appointments unless a more collaborative process is set up.
Wednesday, February 04, 2026 @ 3:23 PM
Last Updated: Thursday, February 05, 2026 @ 1:27 PM
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is asking the federal government for a greater say in judicial appointments and has threatened to withdraw funding to support any new judicial appointments in the province unless a more collaborative process is set up. In an open letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, Smith also said Ottawa needs to relax bilingualism requirements for judicial appointments “that do not reflect Canada’s broader linguistic diversity in Western Canada and alienates Albertans and western Canadians alike.” ... [read more]
B.C. launches free platform for virtual court services help
Friday, February 06, 2026 @ 2:07 PM
B.C. has introduced a new centralized virtual counter service for people to receive free help and advice in navigating the court system from anywhere in the province. ... [read more]
Justice Lauwers urges swearing in self-represented litigants when submissions amount to evidence
Friday, February 06, 2026 @ 1:58 PM
Justice Peter Lauwers of the Ontario Court of Appeal has recommended that self-represented litigants who make submissions that amount to evidence be sworn in, placed in the witness box and made subject to immediate cross-examination. ... [read more]
PM launches new strategy for auto industry, invests billions for EVs
Thursday, February 05, 2026 @ 5:32 PM
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced the launch of a new industrial strategy for the auto industry along with a national electricity strategy for the adoption of 75 per cent electric vehicles sales by 2035. ... [read more]
Federal Court upholds CHRC refusal to hear complaint following labour arbitration
Thursday, February 05, 2026 @ 3:15 PM
The Federal Court has upheld a Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC) decision declining to deal with a complaint under the Canadian Human Rights Act (CHRA), finding the substance of the discrimination allegations had already been addressed through prior labour arbitration. ... [read more]
