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Supreme Court clarifies how to approach an accused’s past criminal record

Chief Justice Richard Wagner has clarified how an accused’s prior convictions may be used to challenge credibility at trial in the case of an Ontario man convicted of second-degree murder.

Friday, January 23, 2026 @ 3:06 PM

The Supreme Court has unanimously upheld an Ontario man’s conviction for second-degree murder, clarifying how an accused’s prior convictions may be used to challenge their credibility at trial. ... [read more]

Nova Scotia opens fund for 2SLGBTQIA+ community groups

Friday, January 23, 2026 @ 4:44 PM

Nova Scotia has a new funding program for organizations serving the province’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community. ... [read more]

Court finds email was sufficient to accept binding settlement agreement

Friday, January 23, 2026 @ 4:41 PM

The Alberta Court of King’s Bench has found that a settlement agreement was binding after a company principal affirmed it by email, despite refusing to sign the agreement. ... [read more]

Initiation of anti-dumping investigations not subject to review: Federal Court

Friday, January 23, 2026 @ 4:34 PM

The Federal Court has ruled that the initiation of an anti-dumping investigation by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is not open to judicial review. ... [read more]

OBA civil litigation award recipients encourage mentorship in the profession

Friday, January 23, 2026 @ 3:33 PM

The importance of mentorship and elevating young lawyers was a focal point of the Ontario Bar Association’s (OBA) Civil Dinner, which celebrates excellence in the bar. Both recipients of the OBA awards emphasized the vital position role models play in the profession. ... [read more]