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March 31, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have announced a new partnership to build more affordable homes, infrastructure and transit. The PM’s office (PMO) said the partnership will reduce taxes and fees for a home in the province by up to $200,000. As well, it is the federal government’s first partnership through the Build Communities Strong Fund.
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March 30, 2026
The Federal Court of Appeal has rejected the commissioner of competition’s appeal regarding an application to order Amazon to produce transaction data for certain products in its online store to further an inquiry on fake reviews.
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March 27, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston have announced the new Co-operation Agreement between Nova Scotia and Canada on Environmental and Impact Assessment.
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March 27, 2026
The U.S. government’s decision to halt most of its foreign aid and development work constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) under international law, according to Canadian and global experts in medical journal BMJ.
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March 25, 2026
Before the Supreme Court of Canada reserved its impending historic decision on March 26, the top court heard starkly different interpretations this week about the nature and operation of the Charter’s s. 33 “notwithstanding” clause.
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March 25, 2026
The Union of Safety and Justice Employees (USJE) is calling for greater recognition and support for correctional program officers (CPOs) in light of its new research report on the challenges of working in Canada’s federal correctional system.
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March 25, 2026
The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed the appeal of a former immigration officer who had his licence revoked and was deemed a vexatious litigant.
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March 25, 2026
When writing AI prompts, lawyers shape perception and outcomes, so understanding the impact of words in AI prompts is crucial. Since language acts as a filter, the specific words and phrases used in a prompt influence the AI’s interpretation of legal concepts, potentially affecting recommendations or decisions. If terms are ambiguous or carry historical biases, the legal AI response can lead to unintended interpretations. Tailoring prompts to set the stage and include sufficient background information allows the legal AI to understand the user’s intent. With prompts that are clear and unambiguous, legal professionals can reduce the likelihood of misinterpretation in the legal AI output.
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March 24, 2026
The argument that a legislature’s use of the Charter’s s. 33 “override” clause can temporarily prevent judges from striking down a law but not from reviewing the law’s constitutionality or stating that the law infringes Charter rights and freedoms sparked a lively exchange between counsel and the bench as the Supreme Court of Canada kicked off its inquiry into the constitutionality of Quebec’s controversial “secularism” (Bill 21) law.
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March 24, 2026
Two universities in Nova Scotia are re-launching a joint degree program combining law and journalism in a bid to create professionals able to “cut through the noise” of today’s world.
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March 24, 2026
In a case where an Ontario resident alleged the loss of six bitcoins, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has found that it did not have jurisdiction simpliciter over an electronic payment service based out of Europe despite the alleged damage.
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March 23, 2026
A proposed settlement of $650,000 has been reached in a class action relating to a fire at a Toronto residential building.
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March 23, 2026
This week’s blockbuster Bill 21 appeal at the Supreme Court involves 140 counsel of record — with 64 of them slated to make oral argument over four days on behalf of the 10 main party groups and the record 51 interveners.
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March 19, 2026
The Competition Bureau has published a report discussing how shared kitchens and food hubs can help small food producers enter the market and grow, making policy recommendations to help small businesses.
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March 19, 2026
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has dismissed a real estate appeal involving a purchase agreement dispute, upholding an order of more than $2 million against the appellant for breach of contract despite her claim that the property was environmentally contaminated.
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March 19, 2026
I’ve written twice previously about aspects of parole — how complicated it is to figure out, and about halfway houses and the crazy rules of parole. A parole hearing, though, is a unique exercise in public humiliation, in some ways worse than a trial. Like a trial, it is a piece of theatre, with all the parts scripted in advance.
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March 18, 2026
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal finding that an appellant’s claim for a dog she purchased and wished to return engaged contract law and was not frivolous, vexatious or an abuse of process.
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March 17, 2026
In two proposed class actions against companies offering loans for home improvement services, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has found the plaintiffs did not meet the test to stay hundreds of related proceedings in the lower court.
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March 16, 2026
Canada is deepening its cooperation with Nordic countries in the areas of defence, Arctic security and critical minerals following Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to Norway this week.
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March 16, 2026
Ontario’s recently announced overhaul of its access to information and privacy framework has sparked backlash, with observers saying the proposed changes threaten transparency and oversight in the province.
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March 16, 2026
In honour of International Women’s Day, tech incubator the Legal Innovation Zone brought together industry experts to discuss the impact of AI in reshaping the legal landscape, improving access to justice and allowing startups to streamline their services.
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March 13, 2026
The Privacy Commissioner of Canada tabled a special report on the investigation into the development of the ArriveCan app in Parliament on March 12, finding there was no contravention of the Privacy Act.
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March 13, 2026
On International Women’s Day, you likely saw the pink-themed infographics and corporate “empowerment” lunches. But past the glossy surface, the actual gears of our society reveal something much older and darker: a modern version of collective punishment that falls almost exclusively on women.
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March 12, 2026
Canada has provided an update on the situation in the Middle East, outlining its efforts to help Canadians return home or depart to a safe third country.
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March 12, 2026
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced that a Nova Scotia man has been sentenced to six years in prison for manufacturing 3D firearms, according to a March 12 statement.