Law360 Canada

‘Distemper of our times’ calls for judges to balance restraint with principled ‘bold action’: CJ Joyal

In his Feb. 11 address to UOttawa’s law school, Manitoba Court of King’s Bench Chief Justice Glenn Joyal said ‘carefully calibrated and at times bold action’ by the judiciary may better foster public confidence than ‘cautious restraint.’

Thursday, February 12, 2026 @ 6:21 PM

“Bold” but “properly calibrated” judicial action, rather than reflexive judicial reticence and reserve, is sometimes necessary to preserve public confidence in the justice system — a confidence on which the foundational principle of judicial independence depends, says Manitoba Court of King’s Bench Chief Justice Glenn Joyal. ... [read more]

Federal Court of Appeal rules importers bear burden of proof in tariff classification disputes

Friday, February 13, 2026 @ 11:44 AM

The Federal Court of Appeal has overturned a ruling by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal finding that the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) bore the onus of establishing that a folding knife classified as a prohibited weapon did not qualify for a statutory exclusion. ... [read more]

Bill C-21 introduced for Manitoba Métis Federation self-government treaty

Thursday, February 12, 2026 @ 5:13 PM

Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Rebecca Alty has introduced Bill C-21, which, if passed, will give effect to the Red River Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Treaty. This would be the first self-government treaty reached with a Métis government in Canada. ... [read more]

B.C. court denies leave to appeal orders upholding municipal privilege claims

Thursday, February 12, 2026 @ 3:58 PM

The B.C. Court of Appeal has denied a project developer leave to appeal orders upholding case-by-case privilege over certain municipal documents in litigation related to the terminated North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant project in North Vancouver, B.C. ... [read more]

B.C. court dismisses appeal over fabricated affidavit in residential case

Thursday, February 12, 2026 @ 3:32 PM

The British Columbia Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal regarding missed payment of strata fees, finding that an affidavit was fabricated to appear as if it was properly sworn. ... [read more]