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SCC rejects latest bid to get intervener counsel into court; AGs & other interveners limited to Zoom

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Lawrence David, a part-time UOttawa law professor and counsel for the intervener Public Interest Litigation Institute in the Bill 21 appeal, said it is ‘unfortunate that the court has never responded to, or addressed, the alternative suggestion of a “virtual-optional” policy that would reconcile the bar’s desire for in-person appearances [in the courtroom] with the court’s stated objective of ensuring access to justice by not limiting interventions to organizations who can afford to send their lawyers to Ottawa to argue in person.’

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 @ 4:48 PM

The Supreme Court of Canada is poised to hear argument from dozens of interveners in a groundbreaking case about the Charter’s “notwithstanding” clause and the “architecture” and “unwritten principles” of the Constitution, however, intervener counsel won’t be allowed to set foot in the top court’s iconic Ottawa courtroom. ... [read more]

Staffing issues at N.L. provincial courts overdue for solutions: lawyers Lynn Moore, Morris Moore

Thursday, December 18, 2025 @ 4:29 PM

Problems that have led to the recent stoppage of civil, traffic and other matters in some of Newfoundland and Labrador’s provincial courts should have been dealt with some time ago, say lawyers. ... [read more]

Court allows misrepresentation claims to proceed in merger dispute against Dragon's Den investor

Thursday, December 18, 2025 @ 3:21 PM

In a merger dispute case against Dragon’s Den investor Arlene Dickinson alleging misrepresentation and unjust enrichment, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice ruled on her motion to strike, striking some pleadings and clarifying how claims should be made in cases involving a future financial forecast. ... [read more]

Ottawa, Ontario reach agreement on streamlining environmental approvals

Thursday, December 18, 2025 @ 2:51 PM

Ottawa and Ontario have signed a new co-operation agreement for natural resource projects aimed at streamlining environmental approvals and unlocking the mineral-rich “Ring of Fire” region. ... [read more]

Canada introduces tougher methane standards for energy sector and landfills

Thursday, December 18, 2025 @ 2:45 PM

The federal government has unveiled new regulations to cut methane emissions from the oil and gas sector and landfills, measures projected to create an estimated 34,000 clean-tech jobs, according to a release issued Dec. 16. ... [read more]