Pulse
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June 10, 2025
Canada’s top judge declares ‘in this country, the rule of law is non-negotiable’
Lawyers, as officers of the court, have a professional “responsibility and obligation” to defend the rule of law and the independence of the bar and judiciary against attacks, Chief Justice of Canada Richard Wagner said at his annual news conference in Ottawa.
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June 10, 2025
Miller Thomson names Enzo Di Iorio as new chair
Miller Thomson has announced that Enzo Di Iorio will assume the role of the firm’s new chair, effective July 1, 2025.
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June 10, 2025
Drew Lambert joins MLT Aikins as associate in Winnipeg
MLT Aikins has announced the addition of Drew Lambert as an associate lawyer in its Winnipeg office.
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June 10, 2025
Juries warrant recognition, but seriously
On June 5, the Honourable Lucie Moncion (Ontario, Independent Senators Group) reintroduced Bill S-226 (An Act respecting Jury Duty Appreciation Week) in the Senate. The bill aims to establish a National Jury Duty Appreciation Week, which will take place annually during the second week of May. Its adoption is intended to facilitate yearly recognition of the contributions and dedication of thousands of Canadian jurors and raise awareness among governments and the public about the mental health challenges associated with serving as a juror.
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June 09, 2025
Civil society advocates, information watchdog seek major overhaul of Access to Information Act
Advocates for greater government transparency and accountability have called on the Carney government to stand up an “independent” review — and then speedily overhaul — the much-criticized federal Access to Information Act.
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June 09, 2025
Accepting defeat honourably
As a wrongly convicted individual in this country, I know something about defeats, especially those of the legal variety. I suffered many between my arrest in 1988 and my eventual acquittal in 2000. I offer these comments as an individual and specifically not in my capacity as a co-president and board member of Innocence Canada.
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June 09, 2025
Three new associates at DLA Piper
DLA Piper (Canada) LLP has welcomed three new associates to its team across various practice areas in Montreal and Calgary, according to announcements from the firm.
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June 09, 2025
From courtrooms to clicks: Making the move
Last summer, over pasta and pizza at an Italian spot in midtown Toronto, I told my team, “We need to discuss a few imminent changes at the office, because what we are witnessing in the world right now requires adaptation — or the alternative will be our demise.”
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June 09, 2025
Law Foundation of Ontario appoints new trustee, elects new chair
The Law Foundation of Ontario has announced the appointment of Shalini Konanur to its board of trustees.
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June 09, 2025
Observing plans for your demise
My friends Jim and Sheila love dogs. They used to share their residence with a rescue dog named Henry. Dragons live forever, but not so little dogs. So, when Henry got sick and his demise was imminent, Jim built a coffin for Henry so that it would be ready when needed to carry Henry to his final resting place in the woods. Poor Henry had to deal with the stress of contemplating his own demise every time that he walked pass Jim’s workshop.