Canada commits $7M to global migration projects
Friday, May 08, 2026 @ 5:00 PM
Canada has committed $7 million to eight international migration initiatives in Southeast Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, while also announcing five new pledges aimed at strengthening global migration management systems at the United Nations’ International Migration Review Forum. ... [read more]
Court finds city’s vaccination policy reasonable in unpaid leave case
Friday, May 08, 2026 @ 4:18 PM
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal relating to alleged wrongful dismissal of a city employee due to not being vaccinated against COVID-19. ... [read more]
Court strikes claim against B.C. athletic commissioner over tournament injury
Friday, May 08, 2026 @ 3:52 PM
The B.C. Court of Appeal has struck a third-party claim against the province’s athletic commissioner arising from allegations of negligent regulation of a martial arts competition in which a participant suffered catastrophic injuries. ... [read more]
Privacy commissioner calls for permanent funding, prioritization of privacy
Friday, May 08, 2026 @ 11:50 AM
In remarks delivered to the House of Commons, the Privacy Commissioner of Canada emphasized the “impact of a rapidly evolving technological environment,” called for modernization of federal privacy laws and advocated for permanent funding of his office. ... [read more]