Civil appeals dominate SCC’s fall session as top court increases leave grants, case hearings in 2026
The Supreme Court of Canada’s 2026 fall session will mark the first time the nine judges hear appeals in the apex court’s newly refurbished temporary home while the Supreme Court’s iconic 1940s-era building undergoes repairs and updating: West Memorial Building architectural rendering.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 @ 5:40 PM
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As the Supreme Court of Canada moves to accept more cases in 2026, it has announced an especially packed fall session, with 31 appeals slated for argument from October through December. There are only 13 criminal law cases on the fall schedule that was unveiled by the top court this week: eight are as-of right appeals and just five are by-leave criminal appeals (one is both by leave and as of right). ... [read more]
N.L. residents invited to give feedback on review of privacy, access-to-info legislation
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 @ 5:05 PM
Residents and public bodies in Newfoundland and Labrador are being invited to provide feedback as part of a review of the province’s privacy and access-to-information laws. According to a July 15 news release, it is time for a review of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act — something required every five years. ... [read more]
Federal Court overturns CAF refusal to refer home-equity loss claim to Treasury Board
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 @ 3:56 PM
The Federal Court has set aside the Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF) refusal to refer a retired officer’s request for reimbursement of a nearly $190,000 home-equity loss arising from a military posting, ruling that the decision failed to grapple with whether the catastrophic loss and the inadequacy of the relocation policy warranted referral to the Treasury Board. ... [read more]
Class action launched over inadequate compensation in firearms buyback program
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 @ 3:02 PM
The Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights (CCFR) has filed a proposed class action against Canada under recent amendments to Saskatchewan’s Firearms Act, arguing that the federal government must compensate licensed gun owners at fair value after the 2020 firearm bans. ... [read more]
CFIB give feds A+ on internal trade report card, highlight strain felt by small businesses
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 @ 2:07 PM
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has given the federal government an A+ in its 2026 State of Internal Trade: Canada’s Interprovincial Cooperation Report Card. While the CFIB applauded the “significant progress” made by the feds, the organization cautioned that “these high scores reflect commitments more than actual progress felt on the ground.” ... [read more]