May 21, 2026
The decision of the Supreme Court of Canada in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia, 2026 SCC 16 has been widely hailed by the family law nation. I have made my views known earlier in writings in this column. I offer little more now but to join those who believe that ultimately this decision will lead to longer and more protracted family law disputes. I hope I am wrong. However, I now write to again voice my displeasure at unelected judges making law.
May 21, 2026
From undergrad to law school, we were sold the idea that merit would matter more than face time. In university, you are graded on how you perform, not how often you are in the classroom. Whether you studied in the library or at your kitchen table, where the work happened did not matter, only whether you did it. Seven years of training built around that principle. Then you enter the working world and all of that disappears overnight.
May 20, 2026
The Federal Court has dismissed an application for judicial review, finding that the Military Police Complaints Commission cannot compel the Canadian Forces Provost Marshal to produce records tied to conduct-complaint investigations.
May 20, 2026
Ontario Attorney General Doug Downey has appointed five judges to the Ontario Court of Justice, effective May 27, 2026.
May 20, 2026
John Chedid has joined Langlois as a lawyer in its litigation and dispute resolution group.
May 20, 2026
The Government of Ontario is proposing amendments to the Planning Act that would “help prevent illegal land uses, including for trucks and the operation of commercial trucking activities on land not zoned for industrial use.”
May 20, 2026
Saskatchewan is seeking feedback on proposed legislative changes that would modernize adoption laws to reflect the current “social, cultural and legal landscape” — particularly when it comes to Indigenous identity, language and community.
May 20, 2026
Alberta has announced plans to reach out to the public on recommendations aimed at developing a long-term provincial approach for managing oilsands mine water and fluid tailings.
May 20, 2026
For seriously injured Ontarians, a catastrophic impairment (CAT) designation is critical. It unlocks enhanced medical, rehabilitation and attendant care benefits, often the difference between meaningful recovery and long-term hardship.
May 20, 2026
As commercial disputes increasingly cross borders, Canadian courts are more frequently asked to assess the legal effect of foreign judgments, prosecutorial decisions and parallel proceedings arising from unfamiliar legal systems. One recurring question is whether a foreign criminal or quasi-criminal decision should bar subsequent civil litigation in Ontario through doctrines such as res judicata, issue estoppel or abuse of process.