Other Areas of Practice
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January 07, 2026
Ontario courts seek input on disability services
Ontario’s courts are seeking feedback on how to improve services for persons with disabilities. The Ontario Courts Accessibility Committee is asking individuals who have a disability and have used an Ontario courthouse to take a survey on their experience.
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January 07, 2026
Court finds judicial review of armed forces promotion case moot
The Federal Court has concluded that a judicial review application of a Canadian Armed Forces decision was moot, as the respondent agreed to a redetermination of the applicant’s grievance regarding denied eligibility to become sergeant.
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January 06, 2026
Feds accepting project proposals to promote workplace diversity, inclusivity
The federal government is calling for project proposals that will help create safer, more inclusive and equitable workplaces in federally regulated private sectors. The focus will be on preventing harassment and violence, removing systemic barriers and improving workplace culture.
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January 06, 2026
Trade minister to visit Gulf region to promote Canadian trade and investment
Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu will be visiting Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates with a Canadian senior-level business delegation from Jan. 7 to 14. He intends to meet with government officials and business leaders to strengthen economic partnerships in the Gulf region.
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January 05, 2026
Ontario ombud resolves 30,000 public complaints in 10 years
Ombudsman Ontario is marking 10 years of independent municipal oversight, stating that since 2016, the ombudsperson has worked with local officials to resolve more than 30,000 public complaints and inquiries and found systemic solutions to improve governance.
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January 05, 2026
Court allows 5 interveners for Toronto bike lane Charter appeal
In a case concerning the unconstitutionality of removing bike lanes in Toronto, the Ontario Court of Appeal has allowed five organizations to act as interveners in an upcoming appeal by Ontario to be heard later this month.
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January 05, 2026
New beginnings and embracing service to others
Seneca’s words “Every new beginning comes from another beginning’s end” have resonated for centuries. As we transition to 2026, a remarkable year of renewal and transformation awaits us. This fresh chapter encourages individuals and communities alike to prioritize service, empathy and support as the driving forces behind the evolution of our society.
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January 02, 2026
Court finds Environment Canada’s interpretation of Clean Fuel Regulations unreasonable
The Federal Court has allowed a judicial review application and found that Environment and Climate Change Canada’s interpretation of the Clean Fuel Regulations concerning a carbon sequestering project in Alberta was unreasonable.
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January 02, 2026
Financial Consumer Agency of Canada releases report on AI consumer protection
The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) has released a report on opportunities and risks with AI adoption, best practices in the use of AI to protect financial consumers, and how AI will impact the financial sector in Canada.
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December 24, 2025
B.C. court overturns ruling on vexatious litigant finding and special costs
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has found that a chambers judge did not afford procedural fairness and wrongfully concluded that a litigant was vexatious, resulting in costs ordered against him.