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]
Tuesday, March 03, 2026 @ 5:41 PM
The Federal Court has sent a message to the immigration bar that “do-not-hear” letters by federal government lawyers, which seek to block special court hearings to stay the removal of foreign nationals from Canada, should be reserved for abuse of process and other “clear” cases because such requests risk “miscarriages of justice and may be a waste of scarce judicial resources.” ... [read more]
Tuesday, March 03, 2026 @ 4:24 PM
The Ontario Court of Appeal has upheld a decision finding that a landlord repudiated its agreement with a tenant flower shop by denying it access to loading docks outlined in the lease. ... [read more]
Tuesday, March 03, 2026 @ 3:53 PM
Manitoba has proclaimed a law allowing people to find out if a romantic partner has any history of domestic violence or abuse. On March 1, Manitoba’s government brought into being Clare’s Law, which uses documented past instances of intimate partner-based violence or abuse as a way of alerting people whether they are at risk. ... [read more]
Monday, March 02, 2026 @ 4:17 PM
The Competition Bureau announced on March 2 that Canada’s pre-merger notification threshold will remain at $93 million in 2026, following the requisite annual review and decision by Minister of Industry Mélanie Joly. ... [read more]
