SCC heard more cases in 2025 but still fewer than pre-pandemic; number expected to rise in 2026
The nine justices of the Supreme Court of Canada in 2025: Front row, l to r: Malcolm Rowe, Andromache Karakatsanis, Richard Wagner (chief justice), Suzanne Côté, Sheilah Martin. Back row, l to r: Michelle O’Bonsawin, Nicholas Kasirer, Mahmud Jamal, Mary Moreau.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 @ 4:55 PM
The Supreme Court of Canada heard more appeals last year than in 2024 and delivered its reserved judgments more quickly, but its hearings and output in 2025 were not yet up to pre-pandemic levels, according to the top court, which states it “expects to hear even more cases in 2026.” ... [read more]
SCC asked to review FCA ruling that Ottawa wrongly declared nat'l emergency during trucker blockades
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 @ 4:55 PM
Ottawa’s request to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada court rulings below which held that the federal government wrongly declared a national “public order” emergency in 2022 argues that there are three issues “of public importance” that warrant the top court’s determination. ... [read more]
Affordable housing bylaw did not violate municipal governance legislation: Alberta Court of Appeal
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 @ 4:16 PM
Alberta’s top court has ruled that a municipal bylaw meant to help generate revenue for affordable housing did not run afoul of provincial legislation. ... [read more]
World Anti-Doping Agency agrees to limit athlete data use after federal privacy probe
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 @ 4:08 PM
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has agreed to take steps to ensure that sensitive personal information collected from athletes that is under its control is not used for purposes beyond anti-doping, as part of a compliance agreement with the federal privacy commissioner. ... [read more]
Court allows appeal finding claim for a sold dog was not vexatious
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 @ 4:05 PM
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. ... [read more]