December 10, 2025
Alberta has once again used the Charter’s notwithstanding clause to shield its legislation from constitutional scrutiny, this time for laws affecting medical treatment and pronoun use by transgender youth.
December 10, 2025
McCarthy Tétrault has welcomed Alastair MacKinnon as a partner in its business law group in Calgary.
December 09, 2025
In a class action proceeding, the Federal Court has recognized a sui generis fiduciary duty owed by Canada to the Shamattawa First Nation, addressing the long-standing issue of inadequate access to safe drinking water on reserves.
December 09, 2025
Nova Scotia has directed police in the province to crack down on illegal sellers of cannabis — but one expert says they may be able to refuse due to government overreach. Dalhousie University Schulich School of Law professor emeritus Wayne MacKay said the recent directive compromises the independence of the police operations and is “pushing the limits a bit of what is appropriate.”
December 08, 2025
A Federal Court judge has ruled that Canada owes a fiduciary duty to provide, ensure or not impede access to adequate on-reserve housing for remote First Nations.
December 08, 2025
Appeal by Crown from summary conviction appeal (SCA) judge’s acquittal decision. The respondent drove her motor vehicle through a red light and collided with another vehicle.
December 04, 2025
New Brunswick has released its new disability action plan, which makes numerous recommendations around addressing poverty among that population — with an objective to increase access to justice and “legal decision-making supports.”
December 03, 2025
Legal minds in Manitoba are concerned that new legislation allowing for the 72-hour detention of people “intoxicated” by drugs will possibly do more harm than good.
December 01, 2025
The Ontario Superior Court has approved a $59-million settlement in two class actions brought on behalf of inmates and immigration detainees who experienced staffing-related lockdowns in Ontario correctional institutions.
November 26, 2025
A landmark case arguing the Ontario government was violating the constitutional rights of seven youth activists because of inadequate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets has been dealt a setback — but those involved in the fight are saying they have no intention of giving up.