Bar says it ‘likely’ will appeal B.C. ruling that lawyer independence doesn’t require self-regulation
Law Society of B.C. president Thomas Spraggs said the legal regulator ‘remains deeply concerned about the Act and we are reviewing the decision to consider next steps, including a possible appeal, as well as how the decision may impact the public and the legal profession.’
Friday, May 01, 2026 @ 11:17 AM
Heralding a significant shift in the Canadian legal landscape, the British Columbia Supreme Court has rejected the legal profession’s constitutional challenge to the B.C. Legal Professions Act — legislation that would end more than 150 years of lawyer self-governance and self-regulation by benchers elected from the provincial bar. ... [read more]
B.C. expands early resolution program for family law matters
Thursday, April 30, 2026 @ 4:51 PM
British Columbia is expanding its early resolution process for family law matters to 35 additional provincial court locations, aiming to help more families resolve disputes outside of court and reduce pressure on the court system. ... [read more]
Court grants interpleader application over mining royalties amid corporate control dispute
Thursday, April 30, 2026 @ 4:24 PM
The Ontario Court of Appeal has allowed a mine operator to pay disputed royalty funds into court, overturning a ruling that found no adverse claims to support interpleader relief amid a battle for control of the owner of the mining rights. ... [read more]
Feds announce Team Canada Strong, a plan to recruit up to 100,000 skilled trades workers
Thursday, April 30, 2026 @ 3:40 PM
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a new measure called Team Canada Strong, a $6-billion nationwide effort to “recruit, train and hire 80,000 to 100,000 new Red Seal trades workers in the next five years.” ... [read more]
CFIB says economic update doesn’t help shrinking number of SMEs
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 @ 5:06 PM
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has stated that measures announced in yesterday’s federal spring economic update were “not enough to halt the alarming loss of small businesses” across the country. ... [read more]