Ottawa’s flagship bill on ‘Building Canada Strong’ aims for labour reforms, faster project reviews
Transport Minister and Government House leader Steven MacKinnon said ‘Canada’s success depends on growing our economy and getting Canadian products to global markets efficiently and affordably.’
Monday, September 21, 2026 @ 8:27 PM
The Carney government says its proposed “Building Canada Strong” legislation and supporting Cabinet directive will ensure that federal reviews and decisions on major project proposals are completed within one year of a “comprehensive” submission by the project’s proponents. The 243-page Building Canada Strong Act (Bill C-39) was introduced in the House of Commons Sept. 21 by Transport Minister and Government House leader Steven MacKinnon. ... [read more]
Ontario Appeal Court grants bail while offender fights gun convictions
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 @ 2:29 PM
An Ontario man convicted of serious gun crimes has been granted bail as he appeals his convictions — despite the “hostile” political environment surrounding interim release in cases involving serious criminal offences, says his lawyer. ... [read more]
Atlantic courts see rise in AI filings, cite accuracy and deepfake concerns
Monday, September 21, 2026 @ 5:15 PM
Judges in Atlantic Canada are confronting a rapid rise in the use of artificial intelligence in court proceedings, warning that unverified AI-generated materials, deepfakes and increasing volumes of submissions could threaten accuracy, privacy and the efficient administration of justice. ... [read more]
Accident report alone does not meet benefits notice requirement: Ontario Court of Appeal
Monday, September 21, 2026 @ 4:02 PM
The Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled that reporting a motor vehicle accident does not, by itself, satisfy the statutory requirement to notify an insurer of an intention to claim accident benefits, restoring the denial of a claim submitted about 22 months after a crash. ... [read more]
B.C. Appeal Court orders new trial over perjury in mine royalty dispute
Friday, September 18, 2026 @ 4:05 PM
The British Columbia Court of Appeal ordered a new trial after finding that a party’s deliberate false evidence about a key witness’s neutrality might have tipped the scales in a long-running dispute over a Thai potash-mine royalty interest. ... [read more]