Constitutional
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October 14, 2025
Federal Court: Litigation use of ex-employee’s social media post not barred by PIPEDA
The Federal Court has largely dismissed a privacy application about an employer’s counsel retaining a former employee’s social-media posts for a defamation suit, finding that such retention is permitted under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
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October 14, 2025
Alberta lawyer appeals decision on law society programs, policies
An Alberta lawyer who said the provincial law society violated his constitutional rights by bringing in mandatory cultural competency training and changes to its code of conduct is appealing a recent court ruling that turned away his attempt to get a judicial review of the regulator’s moves.
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October 09, 2025
Manitoba premier digs in on legislature remarks on bail system
Despite a scolding from two prominent lawyers’ groups, Manitoba’s premier is standing by remarks he made in the legislature about an ongoing court case as part of his criticism of the bail system.
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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 02, 2025
Alberta premier pushes legal challenges to federal policies in justice ministry mandate letter
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has given marching orders to her justice minister on the issues she expects him to tackle during the upcoming legislative session. At the top of the list is using “every legal means possible” to overturn or overhaul a number of federal initiatives, such as the Impact Assessment Act, the oil and gas emissions cap and Ottawa’s clean energy regulations.
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September 26, 2025
Ontario opening of the courts ceremony highlights digitization, reform of Rules of Civil Procedure
On Sept. 25, judges, attorneys general, leaders of law associations and others met for Ontario’s opening of the courts ceremony, discussing various strategies that have been and will be undertaken to improve access to justice. This included digitization and reformation of the Rules of Civil Procedure.
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September 24, 2025
New labour deal brings N.B. Crown counsel up from the bottom: union rep
A union leader representing Crown counsel in New Brunswick is praising the province’s agreement to a new labour deal with his members — who he says were “the worst paid government lawyers” in Canada.
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September 24, 2025
Big Tech’s online ad dominance, personal data circulation pose security risks: report
The dominance of U.S. tech giants in Canada’s online advertising market and the unchecked circulation of Canadians’ data pose national security risks, a new report warns.
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September 24, 2025
Ontario bail reform suggestions ‘political theatre at best,’ lawyer says
As Ottawa moves toward reform of Canada’s bail system, members of the legal and civil liberties communities are raising concerns about a recent open letter from the Ontario government calling for more mandatory minimum sentencing for serious crimes and a “three-strikes” rule denying bail for repeat offenders.
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September 23, 2025
Feds to launch gun compensation program via Nova Scotia pilot
Canada’s government is launching a pilot program in Nova Scotia as part of rolling out its amnesty buyback initiative for “assault-style” guns deemed illegal for people to possess.