Ontario law society mandates Indigenous cultural competency course
Law Society of Ontario (LSO) treasurer Peter Wardle says a newly mandated cultural competency course will equip lawyers and paralegals with a ‘foundational understanding of the histories, cultures and rights of Indigenous Peoples.’
Tuesday, March 03, 2026 @ 2:50 PM
Law Society of Ontario (LSO) benchers have narrowly approved a mandatory Indigenous cultural competency course for all lawyers and paralegals, despite concerns it could lead to a repeat of the statement of principles drama that engulfed the law society several years ago. ... [read more]
Manitoba launches consultations on AI regulation
Wednesday, March 04, 2026 @ 4:40 PM
Manitoba has launched a public consultation on the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI), with a focus on modernizing the province’s privacy laws and promoting responsible AI use, according to a March 4 release. ... [read more]
Publicly linked subcontractors of federal contractor not exempt from disclosure under AITA: court
Wednesday, March 04, 2026 @ 4:19 PM
The Federal Court has ordered the disclosure of the identities of certain subcontractors recruited by a consulting firm to perform work under a federal contract, holding that the information was not exempt under the Access to Information Act (AITA) because their connection to the work was publicly discernible. ... [read more]
Winnipeg’s bail compliance unit fully operational: Manitoba government
Wednesday, March 04, 2026 @ 3:50 PM
A new police unit used to track and arrest those in violation of their bail conditions is now up and running in Winnipeg. ... [read more]
Trial judge erred by treating accused’s silence as ‘tacit admission’: Ontario Court of Appeal
Wednesday, March 04, 2026 @ 2:52 PM
The Court of Appeal for Ontario has unanimously overturned the guilty verdict of a man whose conviction at trial centred on his decision to remain silent during police questioning. ... [read more]