The Complete Brief
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October 07, 2025
The I-94 question: Entering the U.S. as a Canadian and understanding your obligations
In today’s stricter enforcement environment in the U.S., it is imperative that travellers be both aware of and attentive to their status when admitted to the U.S. Making assumptions about status can lead to endless and significant problems. Never has “assuming” facts been more perilous than it is for today’s traveller entering the U.S.
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October 07, 2025
White designer sunglasses key to upholding robbery conviction
Most criminal trials involve a process where a defendant’s identity is confirmed through in-court identification or evidence linking the accused to the crime. When a trial judge misinterprets evidence, it can lead to a wrongful conviction.
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October 07, 2025
DEFENCES - Alibi
Appeal by the Crown from acquittal for sexual assault. Appeal by respondent from his conviction for assault. The trial judge found beyond a reasonable doubt that the respondent committed the sexual assault.
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October 06, 2025
Privacy commissioner calls for more oversight of cabinet powers under new national security bill
Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne warned MPs that proposed federal legislation giving cabinet ministers power to issue secret orders to obtain Canadians’ personal information must be constrained by clear tests of necessity, proportionality and oversight.
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October 06, 2025
Canada announces move to fall budget cycle
Minister of Finance and National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne has announced a new capital budgeting framework that aims to better position Canada to build homes, infrastructure and industries by shifting to a fall budget cycle.
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October 06, 2025
Danielle Joel, Max Muñoz join Miller Thomson as partners
Miller Thomson has announced that Danielle Joel and Max Muñoz have joined the firm as partners in the Toronto office.
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October 06, 2025
N.B. looking for feedback on water quality legislation
New Brunswick’s government is seeking input on proposed changes to laws governing water quality in the province. According to an Oct. 6 news release, environmental organizations, industry groups, First Nations and the public “can all take part in shaping new legislation that matches the needs and values of their communities.”
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October 06, 2025
Farm owners granted leave to pursue misfeasance claim against Crown
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has granted leave to two farm owners to bring an action for misfeasance in public office against Crown employees who allegedly removed half their cattle from the farm in bad faith and ill will.
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October 06, 2025
The gathering storm of the Strong Borders Act: Criticisms of Bill C-2
In part one of this series, we examined the sweeping ambitions of Bill C-2. While its measures promise a tougher stance against financial crime, they have sparked an equally vigorous debate. This instalment dives into those criticisms, unpacking concerns about privacy, solicitor-client privilege and the operational burdens placed on regulated entities.
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October 06, 2025
Cox & Palmer expands Halifax team with 6 new associates
Cox & Palmer has welcomed six new associates to its Halifax office.