Information Technology
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February 10, 2025
Increasing regulations depressed economic and job growth, says StatCan study
In a new study on the potential impact of regulations on the economy, Statistics Canada has found that an increase in regulatory provisions from 2006 to 2021 was associated with a 1.7 percentage point reduction in gross domestic product growth and a 1.3 percentage point reduction in employment growth.
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February 10, 2025
Beyond ethics and governance: When AI should (and shouldn’t) be used in law | Daniel J. Escott
Artificial intelligence has entrenched itself in the legal profession, with firms and courts adopting AI-driven tools for legal research, document automation, and even decision-making support. In response, the legal industry has rushed to develop ethical frameworks and governance models to ensure responsible AI use. Yet, for all the effort put into these guidelines, they leave an essential question unanswered: When should lawyers actually use AI? And, just as importantly, when shouldn’t they?
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February 07, 2025
B.C. Court of Appeal: Parallel class actions not abuse of process before certification
A proposed class action against a defendant facing a similar proposed class action in another jurisdiction is not inherently an abuse of process prior to the actions being certified, the B.C. Court of Appeal has held.
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February 06, 2025
Public service union threatens legal action over ongoing Phoenix payroll system problems
The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) has threatened legal action against the federal government over its failure to meet its targets to resolve delayed or incorrect payments made to federal employees through the Phoenix pay system since its launch in 2016.
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February 06, 2025
Federal government unveils new cyber security strategy and list of protected technologies
The federal government has identified 11 key areas of technology where it says Canadian intellectual property should be closely guarded to protect national security.
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February 05, 2025
Businesses need to be proactive in face of potential Trump tariffs, lawyer says
Canada may have earned a stay of execution from U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, but people need to be wary of what is coming and prepare themselves from some uncertain — and bumpy — roads ahead.
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February 05, 2025
How outdated tech hurts criminal courts: Higher courts fear virtual shift | Daniel J. Escott
In an era where digital transformation is reshaping nearly every aspect of society, one might expect that the most high-stakes areas of the judicial system would be equipped with the best technological tools. However, a recent survey of Canadian judges has revealed a striking paradox: criminal court judges, who handle some of the most complex and consequential cases, have the worst IT infrastructure and support.
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February 03, 2025
Ontario pauses cancellation of $100M Starlink deal, other retaliatory measures against U.S.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced that the province is pausing retaliatory measures against the U.S. including the cancellation of a $100 million contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink after the U.S. decided to pause planned tariffs on Canadian imports for 30 days.
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January 31, 2025
Top judge says SCC wants to hear more private law cases, urges Canadians to ‘fight for’ rule of law
As the Supreme Court of Canada marks its 150th birthday amid rising incursions on the rule of law abroad, Chief Justice Richard Wagner says it can also be an opportune time for Canadians to reflect on the state of their own courts, the rule of law and their independent and impartial justice system.
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January 30, 2025
Saskatchewan court approves $6M settlement in Ticketmaster drip pricing class action
A $6 million settlement for a class action against Ticketmaster over allegations that it breached the Competition Act and consumer protection legislation by engaging in drip pricing has been approved by the Saskatchewan Court of King’s Bench.