Pulse
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January 06, 2026
‘Every stone must now be overturned to find this man some hope’: Anita Szigeti to Court of Appeal
An important case was argued before the Ontario Court of Appeal on Jan. 5, 2026. The appellant, Camelot Hamblett, is a middle-aged Black man who has spent half his life locked in a small cell in a maximum-security psychiatric facility. He has had treatment-resistant schizophrenia since his teens and continues to experience highly distressing hallucinations.
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January 05, 2026
Miller Thomson promotes 8 lawyers to partnership
Miller Thomson LLP has admitted eight lawyers to the firm’s partnership, effective Jan. 1, 2026.
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January 05, 2026
Alexander Verrilli joins McKenzie Lake as partner
McKenzie Lake Lawyers LLP has promoted Alexander Verrilli to partner, effective Jan. 1, 2026.
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January 05, 2026
Might means right, even in the legal world
Recent events in Venezuela have us thinking about the expression “might means right,” and what it means for our legal systems.
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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 05, 2026
Section 117.05 firearms hearing: A challenge to firearm possession in Dupree
Canadians may be interested in owning firearms for different reasons, including hunting, recreational or sport shooting, collecting or maintaining family traditions if they live in remote or rural areas of the country. Before anyone can own a firearm, they must go through rigorous training and successfully complete background checks.
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January 02, 2026
Two former Supreme Court judges among new Order of Canada appointees
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon has made 80 new appointments to the Order of Canada, including two former Supreme Court judges and six prominent members of the legal profession, according to a Dec. 31 news release from Rideau Hall.
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January 02, 2026
Erin Kleisinger to lead McDougall Gauley as managing partner
McDougall Gauley LLP has named Erin Kleisinger, K.C. as managing partner of the Saskatchewan firm, effective Jan. 1, 2026.
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December 24, 2025
Tracy Diehl named Canada’s consul general in Shanghai
Tracy Diehl has been named Canada’s next consul general in Shanghai (People’s Republic of China), replacing Jennie Chen, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand announced.
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December 23, 2025
Quebec Crown prosecutors lose legal battle over working conditions
Quebec Crown prosecutors, disenchanted by the provincial government’s unilateral decision to ignore several recommendations made by an arbitrator appointed by both parties over their normative working conditions, lost a legal battle after the Quebec Superior Court dismissed their application for judicial review. The decision capped a bleak year for the Quebec Association of Public Prosecutors for Criminal and Penal Prosecutions (APPCP).