Senators greenlight immigration overhaul despite Senate study echoing bar’s objections
Federal Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab
Federal Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab vowed ‘we will uphold the constitutional and humanitarian and international obligations that Canada has as a signatory to the UN convention. At the same time, we will protect the integrity of our immigration system and our visa requirements.’

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 @ 5:11 PM

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 @ 5:47 PM

A Senate committee has passed, without amendment, the Carney government’s controversial immigration overhaul, even though the Senate’s own in-depth study of Bill C-12 backs bar members’ concerns that the proposed immigration provisions are unfair, counterproductive and, in some respects, unconstitutional. ... [read more]

Experts, civil liberties associations warn against passing of ‘draconian powers’ in budget bill

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 @ 12:45 PM

More than 100 legal and human rights experts, industry leaders and civil society organizations have released an open letter to Parliament warning that the proposed amendments to the Red Tape Reduction Act in Bill C-15 sets Canada on a “dangerous anti-democratic track” and that sweeping exemption powers for corporations should be removed. ... [read more]

B.C. making ‘practical’ changes to civil forfeiture law, minister says

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 @ 3:24 PM

The B.C. government is saying amendments to provincial civil forfeiture legislation will increase its clarity and efficiency, but a lawyer says the changes will lead to privacy erosions and increased pressure on people who are being targeted under the law. ... [read more]

Yukon high court explores ambiguity in lease agreements Vincent Larochelle

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 @ 3:22 PM

A recent ruling out of Yukon grappled with the “concept of ambiguity” in lease agreements and ultimately established law around contractual interpretation, says the lawyer of a resident who argued the territory had granted him a “lifetime lease” on a piece of property. ... [read more]

Privacy commissioner joins global call for ‘urgent regulatory attention’ on AI images

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 @ 3:19 PM

The Privacy Commissioner of Canada, along with 60 global and domestic counterparts, has issued a joint statement addressing “serious concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) systems that generate realistic images and videos depicting identifiable individuals without their knowledge and consent.” ... [read more]