In-House Counsel
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June 19, 2025
FCA sets aside decision that declared Ottawa must fill judicial vacancies ‘within a reasonable time’
A novel Federal Court action that tried to compel Ottawa to fix its chronic tardiness in filling superior court vacancies has been dismissed for lack of jurisdiction by the Federal Court of Appeal; however, the law firm that launched the case to help its clients and other litigants says its efforts were not in vain.
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June 19, 2025
Feds announce measures to protect Canadian aluminum, steel amid trade war
While economic negotiations with the United States continue, the federal government has announced a series of measures to protect Canadian steel and aluminum producers and workers, emphasizing economic sovereignty.
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June 19, 2025
CSA amendments tweak regulatory environment for Canadian Securities Exchange
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have announced amendments to some national instruments and policies to address a number of matters, including the creation of a senior tier by the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE).
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June 19, 2025
The vital importance of proper terminology in human resources
Using correct HR and legal terminology is important for avoiding misunderstandings in the employment relationship. Often, similar sounding or incorrect terms become more commonly used than the official terms, which can create confusion and lead to legal consequences.
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June 19, 2025
Competition Bureau’s airline industry study emphasizes need for northern, remote access
A market study on the airline industry, conducted by the Competition Bureau, is recommending governments prioritize competition, leverage international capital, and support “northern and remote market access, including tailoring regulations to the northern context.”
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June 18, 2025
Private equity eyes college sports: Tradition meets transformation amid financial pressures
As college sports evolve, the balance between tradition and transformation is shifting toward commercialization. Private equity firms, already active in professional leagues like the MLB, NBA and NFL, are now turning their attention to universities. With financial pressures mounting, many schools are finding outside funding increasingly attractive.
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June 18, 2025
Alberta professional regulatory regime changes
In May 2025, Bill 40 — the Professional Governance Act — received its third reading in the Alberta Legislature. The Bill changes the professional regulatory regime in Alberta by consolidating nine acts and 28 regulations governing 22 different non-health professional regulatory organizations under a single legislative framework.
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June 17, 2025
Canada ramps up sanctions against Russia for Putin regime’s ‘continued aggression’ against Ukraine
Canada announced new sanctions against Russia as leaders of the G7 Western countries met for a second day in Kananaskis, Alta.
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June 17, 2025
Ontario judge denies bid to delay COVID insurance class action until Handley Estates issue decided
With a significant legal issue for Canadian class-action litigation hanging in the balance, an Ontario Superior Court judge has declined to delay a $20-million class action launched by denturists against their insurance brokerage and Aviva Insurance over its alleged failure to honour business interruption insurance claims related to COVID-19 pandemic closures.
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June 17, 2025
Federal information commissioner singles out three departments for criticism in annual report
Information Commissioner of Canada Caroline Maynard says the Department of National Defence (DND), Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS) remain among the worst performing federal departments when it comes to information transparency.