Alberta’s use of notwithstanding clause condemned by rights groups, medical association
Alberta Justice Minister and Attorney General Mickey Amery says invoking the notwithstanding clause ‘reinforces democratic accountability by keeping decisions in the hands of those elected by Albertans.’
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 @ 5:25 PM
The Alberta government is once again invoking the Charter’s notwithstanding clause to shield controversial legislation from scrutiny by the courts, a move being called troubling by legal and medical observers, who say use of the clause should not become normalized for governments as a way of doing business. ... [read more]
Saskatchewan proposes changes to animal protection legislation
Thursday, November 20, 2025 @ 5:08 PM
Saskatchewan has introduced new animal protection legislation in a bid to better address suffering, set a code of conduct for animal welfare officers and further educate both the public and those in the livestock industry. ... [read more]
Ontario Superior Court rules delayed medical malpractice case can move forward
Thursday, November 20, 2025 @ 4:51 PM
The Ontario Superior Court has ruled that a delayed medical malpractice lawsuit over the death of a patient can proceed, finding that plaintiffs had adequately explained procedural delays and that the case was ready to be set down for trial following mediation. ... [read more]
Ontario Superior Court issues AI guidelines for civil, family cases
Thursday, November 20, 2025 @ 3:57 PM
The Ontario Superior Court has published new artificial intelligence (AI) practice directions for both civil and family law proceedings. ... [read more]
Ontario proposing legislation to prioritize local goods, services in public procurement
Thursday, November 20, 2025 @ 3:53 PM
The Government of Ontario has announced that it will introduce new legislation on Nov. 20 that will, if passed, “protect the province’s workers and businesses by prioritizing Ontario goods and services in public procurement.” ... [read more]