Pulse
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May 08, 2024
Law Society of Ontario sidesteps 100 years of common law rights | Joseph Chiummiento
On April 25, 2024, the directors of the largest legal regulator in North America surrendered over 100 years of well-earned common law rights to information. It is hard to see in this scenario how curtailing a director’s right to information serves the public interest.
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May 08, 2024
Bail system irrelevant in 401 police chase tragedy | John L. Hill
A Toronto Star report detailing the criminal backgrounds of two men who were the subject of a high-speed chase on the bustling Highway 401 east of Toronto sent Facebook posters into a frenzy.
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May 08, 2024
Respect for a system that is vital to democracy | Gary Joseph
I had the pleasure of attending the Spring Family Law Dinner organized by the York Region Law Association on May 6. Many distinguished speakers presented throughout the evening, but I was particularly struck by the passionate words of Justice Richard Bennett (Ontario Superior Court of Justice). Justice Bennett bemoaned what he sees (from the bench) as a growing lack of respect in his courtroom and otherwise in the profession. His words struck a deep chord within me, leading to this article.
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May 07, 2024
Sweeping national security bill would boost state investigative powers; expand & create crimes, AMPs
The federal government has introduced a sweeping national security bill that would create a publicly accessible “foreign influence transparency” registry; expand the warrant, production and disclosure powers of the Canadian Security Intelligence Agency (CSIS); affect criminal accused or judicial review applicants seeking access to relevant “information related to international relations, national defence or national security”; expand the current “sabotage” offence; and create new “foreign interference” offences, along with administrative monetary penalties (AMPs) of up to $5 million and five years in prison, including for knowingly obstructing the operations of the office of a proposed new “Foreign Influence Transparency Commissioner.”
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May 07, 2024
2 new appointments to Ontario Court of Appeal
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani announced the appointment of Darla A. Wilson and Lene Madsen as Judges of the Court of Appeal of Ontario.
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May 07, 2024
4 new appointments to Ontario Superior Court of Justice
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani announced the appointment of Apple C. Newton-Smith, Carissima Mathen, Elizabeth McCarty and Yvonne D. Fiamengo to the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario (SCOJ).
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May 06, 2024
Interim ombudsperson appointed for Responsible Enterprise
Minister of Export, Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development Mary Ng appointed Masud Husain the interim Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE).
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May 06, 2024
3 associates join Alexander Holburn
A news release from law firm Alexander Holburn announced the addition of three new associates: Brandon Cook, Grace Tran and Jeremy Brodeur.
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May 03, 2024
3 partners join Alexander Holburn
A news release from law firm Alexander Holburn announced the addition of three new partners: Chris Reain, Emily Stock and Nicola Brankley.
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May 03, 2024
Tax Court judicial appointment announced
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani announced the appointment of Michael Tomka as judge of His Majesty’s Court of King’s Bench for Saskatchewan, a news release from the Department of Justice reported.