Ottawa looking for additional input on changes to federal labour policy
‘We heard strong interest and thoughtful input during the first round of consultation,’ said federal Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu in a statement.
Monday, July 06, 2026 @ 4:14 PM
Canada’s government is holding another round of consultations on revamping labour relations policies for workers in federally regulated industries — this time with a focus on grievance arbitration, bad faith bargaining, and strikes and lockouts. In a July 3 news release, Ottawa announced that “additional consultations will take place over the summer” in a bid to further “protect the rights of … workers, including the right to strike.” ... [read more]
Federal Court sets framework for CSIS production orders under new power
Tuesday, July 07, 2026 @ 4:34 PM
The Federal Court has set out the legal framework for CSIS’s new production-order power, holding that the intelligence service must meet a “reasonable grounds to believe” standard but does not need to satisfy the investigative necessity requirement that applies to traditional warrants. ... [read more]
B.C. college eases licensing rules for some foreign-trained doctors
Tuesday, July 07, 2026 @ 4:18 PM
The body regulating B.C.’s doctors has updated its bylaws to streamline the process of allowing internationally trained physicians to practise in the province. The amendments approved by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) include changes to licensure eligibility requirements, which allow internationally trained physicians from select jurisdictions to be eligible for the full class of licensure if they meet certain requirements. ... [read more]
Feds launch consultations for Budget 2026
Tuesday, July 07, 2026 @ 1:15 PM
The federal government has announced the launch of online and in-person consultations for Budget 2026 ahead of its delivery this fall. ... [read more]
Opioid class actions to proceed to early 2028 trial after appeal rulings: B.C. Attorney General
Monday, July 06, 2026 @ 5:13 PM
British Columbia’s opioid class actions against manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and consultants will proceed to trial in early 2028 after the B.C. Court of Appeal dismissed the final appeals challenging certification, Attorney General Niki Sharma said in a statement issued July 6. ... [read more]