Royal commission on immigration would promote public understanding, dialogue and law reform: expert
Université de Montréal law professor France Houle said ‘a commission of inquiry or another form of public consultation ... is a proper forum to build stronger support for immigration and to gather information to better understand how Canadians really feel on immigration.’
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 @ 12:59 PM
A royal commission or national commission of inquiry into immigration could boost Canadians’ understanding of hot-button immigration issues and generate positive public dialogue as well as needed policy reforms, says an expert on Quebec’s uniquely autonomous immigration regime that sparks envy from other provincial leaders. ... [read more]
Canada-U.S. trade war could lower expected GDP by 1.4% over 5 years: PBO
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 @ 4:38 PM
The ongoing Canada-U.S. trade conflict could leave Canada’s economy 1.4 per cent smaller after five years than it otherwise would have been and cost the country 185,000 jobs if current trade measures remain in place permanently, according to an Oct. 20 assessment note from the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO). ... [read more]
Privacy commissioner launches Canada’s first Children’s Privacy Code
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 @ 3:29 PM
In order to create a “safer, more transparent online environment for children and teens,” the Privacy Commissioner of Canada has launched the country’s first Children’s Privacy Code. ... [read more]
Federal UNDRIP Act does not automatically expand consultation duties: Federal Court of Appeal
Monday, October 19, 2026 @ 4:20 PM
The Federal Court of Appeal has ruled that the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (UNDA) does not automatically impose additional Indigenous consultation and consent requirements on project approvals, overturning a ruling requiring further consultation over a proposed nuclear waste facility. ... [read more]
Ontario targets illegal cannabis sales with new AGCO powers
Monday, October 19, 2026 @ 2:55 PM
The Government of Ontario is planning on introducing changes to “strengthen enforcement against illegal cannabis sales” to protect consumers, while also “promoting a fair and competitive marketplace for the approximately 1,800 authorized cannabis retailers operating across the province.” ... [read more]