Quebec Court of Appeal Justice Geneviève Cotnam named new Chief Justice of Quebec
The new Chief Justice of Quebec, Geneviève Cotnam, told the Canadian Bar Association at one time that she originally considered a career in pharmacology or microbiology: ‘there was nothing early on pointing me to a career in law, much less as a judge.’
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 @ 4:48 PM
Quebec Court of Appeal Justice Geneviève Cotnam, who once recalled “my career as a lawyer didn’t always provide a smooth sailing to the bench,” is Quebec's new top judge, succeeding Quebec Court of Appeal Chief Justice Manon Savard who became a part-time (supernumerary) judge on Aug. 10. ... [read more]
Ontario seeking public input on data centre framework
Friday, August 14, 2026 @ 3:22 PM
Ontario has unveiled the framework for a “playbook” on attracting and building data centres in the province and wants to get public input on its recommendations. ... [read more]
Ontario bringing into force new measures to ‘strengthen’ bail system
Friday, August 14, 2026 @ 2:48 PM
Ontario is bringing into force new measures on Aug. 17 to “strengthen the province’s bail system.” According to a statement from the Ministry of the Attorney General, the measures will “improve bail compliance, keep violent, repeat offenders behind bars and make it easier for the province to collect forfeited bail payments when bail conditions are violated.” ... [read more]
Ontario bars temporary residents from social assistance
Thursday, August 13, 2026 @ 4:39 PM
Ontario social assistance programs rules have now changed to ensure that “only people who are living in Canada legally” can receive financial assistance from Ontario Works or the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), the province announced. ... [read more]
Ontario decision represents ‘conservative and formalistic’ view of employment contracts: scholar
Thursday, August 13, 2026 @ 4:08 PM
Ontario’s top court has issued a decision it says will help to properly interpret termination provisions in employment contracts, but legal observers are saying it creates an environment more favourable for employers than it does for workers. ... [read more]