Exclusive: SCC’s Côté J. talks advocacy, key cases & rule of law as her 12th anniversary approaches
Standing in the apex court’s historic courtroom in Ottawa, where she formerly argued as a barrister, Supreme Court of Canada Justice Suzanne Côté says that, as a judge, it ‘does not make a difference’ for her whether counsel advocate on Zoom or in person before the bench.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 @ 11:53 AM
Supreme Court of Canada Justice Suzanne Côté says she finds intervener advocacy on Zoom to be as effective as oral submissions made in the courtroom, but she is also alive to contrary arguments made by legal organizations, such as the Canadian Bar Association and The Advocates’ Society. ... [read more]
Ontario IPC brings transparency and access-to-information exhibit to ROM
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 @ 5:03 PM
The Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC) has revealed the third gallery in its virtual transparency showcase at the Royal Ontario Museum. It is an interactive 3D exhibition on openness, access to information and transparency. ... [read more]
Court denies creditors permission to appeal bankruptcy order, strikes notice
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 @ 4:29 PM
The Alberta Court of Appeal has struck secured creditors’ appeal of a restructuring order, finding they should have known they needed permission to appeal and had not shown a reasonable chance of success. ... [read more]
Alberta court upholds sanctions against lawyer over bullying emails to opposing counsel
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 @ 4:11 PM
The Alberta Court of Appeal has upheld disciplinary findings against a lawyer for bullying emails to opposing counsel and obstructive responses to the law society, ruling that lawyers’ duty of civility applies to non-public communications with opposing counsel. ... [read more]
Ontario chief justices highlight reforms, challenges as part of court opening ceremony
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 @ 4:11 PM
Ontario’s three chief justices officially opened the courts Sept. 29, highlighting the achievements of the past and the challenges in the future for the province’s judicial system. Ontario Chief Justice Michael Tulloch, alongside his colleagues Ontario Superior Court Chief Justice Patrick Boucher and Ontario Court of Justice head Sharon Nicklas, led the ceremony that took place at Osgoode Hall. ... [read more]