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November 05, 2019
Quebec, Ottawa applaud Justice Kasirer, province’s new role in nominating Quebec SCC judges
The Supreme Court of Canada saw a rare display of federal-provincial unanimity Nov. 4 as the attorneys general of Canada and Quebec jointly hailed the top court’s newest judge and the province’s beefed-up role in the reformed process that culminated in Justice Nicholas Kasirer’s nomination. “The nomination of Justice Kasirer to the court is historic,” Attorney General of Canada David Lametti said of the new process during the welcoming ceremony in the Supreme Court’s courtroom which was packed with Justice Kasirer’s family and friends, along with many legal lights from the bar and bench in Quebec and across Canada.
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November 04, 2019
McLachlin on A2J, climate change, sexual assault, AI, pro bono, lawyers’ ‘vital’ role
The Charter may offer an avenue for combating climate change, former Chief Justice of Canada Beverley McLachlin says as climate litigation ramps up here and in the rest of the world. “I think the main obligation, constitutionally, for tackling this major problem rests with the federal government and the provinces — but courts are part of the picture because the [Charter s. 7] right to life, liberty and security of the person is something that all of us are entitled to, and climate change may tie into that,” Canada’s former top judge suggested in a wide-ranging LexisNexis Canada webinar on access to justice Oct. 10.
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September 25, 2019
Senior counsel joins Woods LLP
Woods LLP announced that Haig Oghigian, an international arbitrator, mediator and counsel, is joining the firm as senior counsel.
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September 11, 2019
New litigation associate for DLA Piper in Toronto
DLA Piper (Canada) LLP announced that Simon McCleary has joined the firm’s Toronto office as an associate in the litigation, arbitration and investigations group.
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September 11, 2019
Fasken adds commercial litigation partner in Montreal
Fasken announced that Sébastien Richemont has joined the firm as a partner with the commercial litigation group in Montreal.
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September 04, 2019
New online tool for parenting plans avoids cost, conflict: B.C. legal services society
Putting together a parenting plan in B.C. has gotten a bit easier. The provincial Legal Services Society's (LSS) MyLawBC Family Resolution Centre is now allowing parents to craft their plan online.
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July 29, 2019
McKelvey partner named chair of Sport Resolution Centre of Canada
Stewart McKelvey announced that Halifax partner Mick Ryan has been named Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada (SDRCC) chair for a two-year term.
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July 10, 2019
Quebec Court of Appeal judge nominated to replace Gascon on SCC
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on July 10 the nomination of the Honourable Nicholas Kasirer to the Supreme Court of Canada.
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June 28, 2019
Two judges appointed to Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench
The federal Department of Justice on June 27 announced judicial appointments for the province of Manitoba.
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June 25, 2019
Benefits, challenges of Ontario’s publicly funded family mediation services
Mediation has risen to the fore as part of a suite of family justice services to find expeditious and cost-effective ways to support separating families since 2011, when Ontario's Ministry of the Attorney General (MAG) funded family mediation services in every courthouse offering free, onsite mediation to individuals on the day of their court appearance. The ministry also funded offsite mediation accessible by all families for more complex matters, with user fees based on income. Research was done to learn about the challenges and best practices in providing these services.