February 17, 2026
Canada and Germany have signed a Joint Declaration of Intent on Artificial Intelligence and announced the launch of a new Sovereign Technology Alliance for stronger co-operation among partners on advanced technologies.
February 17, 2026
Canada has announced it is imposing additional sanctions against seven individuals who are linked to Iranian state bodies responsible for “intimidation, violence and transnational repression targeting Iranian dissidents and human rights defenders.”
February 12, 2026
“Bold” but “properly calibrated” judicial action, rather than reflexive judicial reticence and reserve, is sometimes necessary to preserve public confidence in the justice system — a confidence on which the foundational principle of judicial independence depends, says Manitoba Court of King’s Bench Chief Justice Glenn Joyal.
February 12, 2026
Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Rebecca Alty has introduced Bill C-21, which, if passed, will give effect to the Red River Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Treaty. This would be the first self-government treaty reached with a Métis government in Canada.
February 12, 2026
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal regarding missed payment of strata fees, finding that an affidavit was fabricated to appear as if it was properly sworn.
February 12, 2026
The Ontario Court of Appeal is calling for papers to mark the 50th anniversary of the late Bertha Wilson’s appointment to the court as part of a symposium honouring the woman who went on to become Canada’s first female Supreme Court justice.
February 11, 2026
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by various hockey leagues seeking to conduct cross-examinations at the pre-certification stage of a proposed class action against them.
February 11, 2026
Lavery has added Marie-Christine Côté as a senior associate in the firm’s health law group in Quebec City, according to an announcement.
February 11, 2026
Jesse McCormick has joined Pape Salter Teillet LLP as senior counsel, bringing experience in Aboriginal and treaty rights, regulatory matters, economic participation and governance, the firm has announced.
February 10, 2026
British Columbia’s Attorney General Niki Sharma has marked International Safer Internet Day by highlighting legislative measures and actions the province has taken for online safety.