CSIS must obtain warrants to search devices tied to people with a Canadian nexus: Federal Court
‘There’s a real problem with novel real-world implications of law being developed and reinforced inside the Federal Court, with no ability for the outside world to challenge these assumptions,’ said Leah West of the Centre for International Governance Innovation.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 @ 3:54 PM
The Federal Court has ruled that CSIS must obtain judicial authorization before searching copied phones and other electronic devices obtained from foreign allies in domestic national security investigations involving people connected to Canada. ... [read more]
Alberta to engage on new regulatory strategy for water from oilsands mines
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 @ 3:27 PM
Alberta has announced plans to reach out to the public on recommendations aimed at developing a long-term provincial approach for managing oilsands mine water and fluid tailings. ... [read more]
Federal Court quashes ‘stream of consciousness’ CERB decision
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 @ 4:57 PM
The Federal Court has set aside a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) finding that an individual was ineligible for benefits under the Canada Emergency Response Benefit Act, ruling that the decision-maker’s reasons were “hardly” intelligible. ... [read more]
Carney announces members of Independent Advisory Board to help select next SCC judge
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 @ 4:08 PM
On May 19, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the chair and members of the Independent Advisory Board for the Supreme Court of Canada Judicial Appointments. ... [read more]
Nova Scotia’s top court releases 2025 annual report
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 @ 2:34 PM
The release of the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal’s latest annual report sets the stage for an increase in webcasts and a push to educate people on the importance of judicial independence, says the province’s top judge. ... [read more]