Law360 Canada

SCC denies requests by AGs & others to make in-person intervener arguments in historic case

In a Sept. 15, 2025, letter to the Supreme Court of Canada, backed by dozens of intervener groups in an impending historic constitutional appeal from Quebec, Sylvie Rodrigue of Torys LLP, lead counsel for the intervener The Advocates’ Society, wrote ‘we urge the Court to reconsider its mandatory virtual advocacy policy’ for interveners.

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 @ 6:37 PM

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 @ 9:44 PM

The Supreme Court of Canada is denying recent requests from six intervener attorneys general — as well as counsel for The Advocates’ Society and dozens of other intervener groups — to allow them to make their arguments in person in the upcoming historic Bill 21 appeal, Law360 Canada has learned. ... [read more]

Carney to visit U.A.E., South Africa to deepen trade, defence partnerships

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 @ 4:40 PM

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced he is travelling next week to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, for a bilateral visit and to Johannesburg, South Africa, for the G20 Leaders’ Summit. ... [read more]

P.E.I. seeking input on proposed regulation of combative sports

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 @ 3:31 PM

Prince Edward Island is looking for feedback on proposed legislation to regulate fighting sports in the province. According to a Nov. 10 news release, the provincial government is seeking the public’s input on laws that would regulate professional and amateur combative sporting events in the areas of boxing, kickboxing and mixed martial arts. ... [read more]

Canada targets Russia’s drone program, cyber infrastructure in new sanctions package

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 @ 1:45 PM

Canada has announced new sanctions on Russia targeting individuals and entities involved in Russia’s drone program and cyber infrastructure used in hybrid warfare with Ukraine, according to a release issued on Nov. 12. ... [read more]

Court awards over $2M in winery sale dispute over inventory, wrongful dismissal

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 @ 4:09 PM

The British Columbia Supreme Court has awarded a plaintiff more than $2 million in a dispute over the sale of a B.C. winery, addressing claims of unpaid inventory, wrongful dismissal, and counterclaims of fraud and misrepresentation. ... [read more]