Federal judges say they’ll take Ottawa to court over rejection of independent pay commission’s recommendations
Osgoode Hall Law School law dean Trevor Farrow said his concern about the way the judicial compensation process plays out ‘is not so much whether the government has the salary exactly right or not, but I do care that this process does not become political. I think that would be a terrible thing for this country.’
Friday, November 21, 2025 @ 6:36 PM
The association representing Canada’s federally appointed judges decided this week to seek judicial review of Ottawa’s rejection of an independent judicial pay commission’s two key recommendations — including the commission’s advice that a $28,000 salary boost (on top of mandatory annual indexing) is necessary to keep attracting outstanding lawyers to the bench. ... [read more]
Federal inmates can use habeas corpus to challenge refusals to lower security rating: SCC
Friday, November 21, 2025 @ 5:40 PM
Canada’s high court has ruled that federal inmates can use the tool of habeas corpus — a claim of unlawful detention — to challenge in court a denial of their request to be transferred to a lower-security setting. ... [read more]
Ontario seeks input on budget as key sectors face tariff headwinds
Friday, November 21, 2025 @ 4:49 PM
The Ontario government is inviting businesses, workers and communities to provide input on the 2026 budget as the province contends with disruptions in key industries, including the automotive and steel manufacturing sectors, caused by U.S. tariffs. ... [read more]
TikTok faces class action over alleged misuse of Canadians’ data
Friday, November 21, 2025 @ 3:30 PM
TikTok is set to face a proposed class action over allegations that it collected and used users’ sensitive personal information, including data from children and minors, without their consent, to sell advertisements. ... [read more]
Ontario man loses bid to reclaim $1.2M seized by police
Friday, November 21, 2025 @ 2:20 PM
An Ontario man has been rebuffed in his attempts to get back more than $1.2 million in cash seized as part of a criminal investigation that ultimately led to his acquittal. ... [read more]