Former SCC justice Louise Arbour named Canada’s next governor general
Louise Arbour, former justice of the Supreme Court of Canada and international prosecutor, has been appointed Canada’s next governor general.
Louise Arbour, former justice of the Supreme Court of Canada and international prosecutor, has been appointed Canada’s next governor general.

Tuesday, May 05, 2026 @ 5:37 PM

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that former Supreme Court of Canada justice Louise Arbour will become Canada’s next governor general. Arbour will become the first former judge of the top court to take on the vice-regal role. ... [read more]

Trading aimed at generating tax losses not source of income: Federal Court of Appeal

Wednesday, May 06, 2026 @ 5:26 PM

The Federal Court of Appeal has upheld a finding that commercial trading activity will not qualify as a source of income for tax purposes if it is undertaken in pursuit of tax losses rather than profit. ... [read more]

Court allows appeal limiting players’ participation in certain cricket leagues

Wednesday, May 06, 2026 @ 3:59 PM

The British Columbia Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal, finding that a cricket association was entitled to enforce a rule limiting players to one team and one mainland league, determining that the lower court failed to interpret the society’s purposes holistically.  ... [read more]

N.B. introducing legislative changes for better patient safety, quality of care

Wednesday, May 06, 2026 @ 3:47 PM

New Brunswick has proposed legislation aimed at improving patient safety and “quality of care” through the establishment of an advisory committee, the clarifying of what is meant by “safety incidents” and improving the use of data in tracking trends. ... [read more]

Feds announce new regulations to enhance oversight of immigration, citizenship consultants

Wednesday, May 06, 2026 @ 2:53 PM

The federal government has announced new regulations to “enhance the oversight of immigration and citizenship consultants in Canada.” According to a government release, issued May 6, these measures will “reinforce the role of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants and help applicants obtain more reliable, transparent and accountable services throughout their immigration or citizenship process.” ... [read more]