Ottawa says immigration applications from Hong Kongers, Ukrainians already here to be cleared in 2027
‘The time-limited measure announced with our [latest immigration] levels plan will allow us to deliver faster on our promises to people from Hong Kong and Ukraine, giving them certainty as they continue to build their lives and contribute to our country,’ Federal Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab said in a Nov. 10 media release.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 @ 5:01 PM
Ottawa says it aims to process by the end of next year the thousands of outstanding permanent residence applications languishing in the closed Hong Kong pathways and Ukraine family reunification pathway. Federal Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab met with leaders of Canada’s Ukrainian and Hong Kong communities on Nov. 7 to give them details about a new temporary measure proposed in the Nov. 5 federal budget for people already in Canada. ... [read more]
Federal Court rules costs for jurisdictional dismissal can include unheard motions
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 @ 4:10 PM
The Federal Court has ruled that a party successful on a motion to strike for lack of jurisdiction may recover justified costs for the entire proceeding, including preparation for motions that were never heard. ... [read more]
Alberta court dismisses appeal, clarifies considerations for noting in default
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 @ 3:53 PM
The Alberta Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal in a case where a noting in default was set aside, then restored, finding that a court may consider the test for setting aside a default judgment when deciding whether to lift a noting in default. ... [read more]
Ontario Court of Appeal quashes appeal filed in wrong court, refuses transfer
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 @ 2:51 PM
The Ontario Court of Appeal has quashed an appeal for lack of jurisdiction and declined to transfer it to the Divisional Court after finding that the appellant had failed to bring it before the proper court despite being fully aware that the appeal had been filed to the wrong court. ... [read more]
Ontario court dismisses appeal, clarifies tow truck certification after drug conviction
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 @ 2:46 PM
In dismissing an appeal brought by two tow truck drivers, the Ontario Court of Appeal has clarified that a lifetime weapons-prohibition order tied to a drug conviction cannot independently disqualify a tow truck operator from certification after the regulation’s 10-year exclusion period has elapsed. ... [read more]