Ottawa looking for additional input on changes to federal labour policy
‘We heard strong interest and thoughtful input during the first round of consultation,’ said federal Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu in a statement.
Monday, July 06, 2026 @ 4:14 PM
Canada’s government is holding another round of consultations on revamping labour relations policies for workers in federally regulated industries — this time with a focus on grievance arbitration, bad faith bargaining, and strikes and lockouts. In a July 3 news release, Ottawa announced that “additional consultations will take place over the summer” in a bid to further “protect the rights of … workers, including the right to strike.” ... [read more]
Opioid class actions to proceed to early 2028 trial after appeal rulings: B.C. Attorney General
Monday, July 06, 2026 @ 5:13 PM
British Columbia’s opioid class actions against manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and consultants will proceed to trial in early 2028 after the B.C. Court of Appeal dismissed the final appeals challenging certification, Attorney General Niki Sharma said in a statement issued July 6. ... [read more]
Prime minister appoints new chief justices of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice & Federal Court
Monday, July 06, 2026 @ 4:25 PM
Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed new leaders to head two of Canada’s major trial courts. On July 6, Justice Alan Diner was appointed chief justice of the Federal Court, the national superior trial court that decides disputes in the federal domain. He succeeds Paul Crampton, who retired from the post Oct. 31, 2025. ... [read more]
Court denies appeal of unconstitutional voting prohibition based on sex
Monday, July 06, 2026 @ 4:21 PM
The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal, agreeing that a First Nation band cannot deny certain reinstated members the right to vote in band elections because the prohibition was rooted in sex-based discrimination and could not be justified under the Charter. ... [read more]
Alberta, Ontario unveil proposed route for new energy corridor
Monday, July 06, 2026 @ 4:08 PM
Alberta and Ontario have revealed the proposed route for a new crude oil pipeline they say will create jobs and lead to less reliance on foreign markets. The plans were released by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford at a press conference on July 6. The Northern Shield Energy Corridor would bring crude oil along a 3,300-kilometre pipeline from Hardisty, Alta., to Sarnia, Ont. ... [read more]