Other Areas of Practice
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March 13, 2026
The modern bill of attainder: Why women still pay a ‘proxy tax’
On International Women’s Day, you likely saw the pink-themed infographics and corporate “empowerment” lunches. But past the glossy surface, the actual gears of our society reveal something much older and darker: a modern version of collective punishment that falls almost exclusively on women.
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March 12, 2026
Feds provide update on assisting Canadians out of the Middle East
Canada has provided an update on the situation in the Middle East, outlining its efforts to help Canadians return home or depart to a safe third country.
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March 12, 2026
Nova Scotia man convicted of making 3D firearms, CBSA announces
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced that a Nova Scotia man has been sentenced to six years in prison for manufacturing 3D firearms, according to a March 12 statement.
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March 10, 2026
Ontario, Canada invest $228M for workers in the province
The Ontario government is expanding training and employment supports for those impacted by tariffs and global trade disruptions with a $228.8-million investment from the federal government over the next three years.
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March 10, 2026
Court grants Norwich order in movie copyright infringement case
The Federal Court has allowed a Norwich order compelling an internet service provider to disclose customer information in the case of alleged copyright infringement for distribution of a movie.
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March 09, 2026
Ontario appoints first military defence representative
The Ontario government has appointed its first military defence representative to promote the province’s defence industry in global markets and attract new defence investment while helping companies find opportunities to grow their export.
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March 09, 2026
RCMP privacy breach class action stayed for pension review
The Federal Court has stayed a proposed class action in which members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) alleged their right to privacy was violated by the RCMP and other agents of Canada during an organized crime investigation.
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March 06, 2026
Exclusion of refugee claimants from subsidized childcare violates women’s Charter s. 15 rights: SCC
In a Charter s. 15(1) equality rights milestone, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that Quebec’s exclusion of refugee claimants from eligibility for subsidized childcare in the province unconstitutionally discriminates against women based on their sex.
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March 06, 2026
Competition commissioner emphasizes importance of open banking, data portability for consumers
Acting Commissioner of Competition Jeanne Pratt made her first speech as acting commissioner at the Open Banking Expo Canada 2026, noting that Canada is close to bringing open banking and data portability for consumers, calling for a robust regulatory framework for the legislation.
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March 06, 2026
Canada, Japan announce new partnerships in trade, critical minerals, technology
Canada and Japan are introducing a new strategic partnership across the areas of critical minerals, defence, energy, trade and technology.