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 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]
Court ruled registration of second CPL to thwart cancellation application an abuse of process
Thursday, August 13, 2026 @ 3:54 PM
The B.C. Court of Appeal has ruled that the registration of a second certificate of pending litigation (CPL) to thwart a property owner’s pending application to cancel the original CPL for a year of litigation inactivity was an abuse of process, despite the bona fide protective purpose of a potentially duplicative second action. ... [read more]
Federal Court dismisses appeal of Russian airline sanctions
Thursday, August 13, 2026 @ 3:19 PM
The Federal Court has dismissed an appeal relating to sanctions on a Russian aviation company, saying the minister did not err in determining that its actions helped circumvented sanctions on Russia and "engaged in activities that indirectly facilitate, support or contribute to a violation or attempted violation of the sovereignty or territorial integrity of Ukraine.” ... [read more]