The Complete Brief
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May 09, 2025
New Brunswick introduces legislation to make artists a regulated profession
New Brunswick has introduced legislation called the Status of the Artist Act that would “affirm recognition and fair compensation” for professional artists in the province.
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May 09, 2025
Court dismisses proposed class action targeting ICBC over premiums during COVID-19 travel ban
The British Columbia Supreme Court has dismissed an application in a proposed class action against the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) for insurance products it sold to motorists in the province during the COVID-19 pandemic while there were travel restrictions.
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May 09, 2025
Ontario Superior Court upholds Capital Markets Tribunal’s ruling in real estate investment fraud
An Ontario Superior Court panel has upheld a $1-million penalty for a now defunct Markham, Ont., real estate firm and its CEO who defrauded investors in a Richmond Hill, Ont., housing development of an estimated $10 million.
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May 09, 2025
Supreme Court leave refusal clears way for CN’s Milton rail hub, despite local opposition
The Supreme Court of Canada has declined to hear an appeal concerning a proposed intermodal hub in Milton, Ont., paving the way for CN Rail’s $250-million project to proceed despite objections from regional municipalities over its environmental and economic impact.
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May 09, 2025
Winnipeg sees drop in violent crime, questions remain about machete attacks
Manitoba’s government is highlighting a reduction in violent crime in its capital of Winnipeg. But the province’s justice minister acknowledges there is “more work to do.” And there are questions whether legislation put in place to “crack down” on machete attacks has had an impact — as the minister claims it has.
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May 09, 2025
The Friday Brief: Editor-In-Chief’s must-read items from this week
Here are my picks for the top stories we published this week.
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May 09, 2025
AI in court: Just your humble serpent?
You must remember this, a hiss is still a hiss. Maybe in Casablanca. But not in Sandston, Va. And certainly not for Carletta Andrews.
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May 09, 2025
‘Hit the pause button’ on Alberta auto insurance reforms: bar association
The Alberta bar association is urging the provincial government to pause its planned overhaul of the province’s automobile insurance system and go back to the drawing board to ensure more voices can be heard.
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May 09, 2025
Tariffs, write-offs, insurance: How international trade affects your auto claim
While much of the media attention has focused on U.S. tariffs on foreign-made cars, it’s Canada’s countermeasures — tariffs that end up impacting Canadian consumers — that can create unexpected challenges after a car accident.
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May 09, 2025
Law commission seeks proposals for new law reform projects
The Law Commission of Ontario (LCO) is seeking public proposals for new law reform projects.