Quebec Court of Appeal Justice Geneviève Cotnam named new Chief Justice of Quebec
The new Chief Justice of Quebec, Geneviève Cotnam, told the Canadian Bar Association at one time that she originally considered a career in pharmacology or microbiology: ‘there was nothing early on pointing me to a career in law, much less as a judge.’
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 @ 4:48 PM
Quebec Court of Appeal Justice Geneviève Cotnam, who once recalled “my career as a lawyer didn’t always provide a smooth sailing to the bench,” is Quebec's new top judge, succeeding Quebec Court of Appeal Chief Justice Manon Savard who became a part-time (supernumerary) judge on Aug. 10. ... [read more]
Ontario fiscal deficit forecast unchanged after second consecutive quarter of declinig GDP
Friday, August 14, 2026 @ 5:00 PM
The Ontario government’s fiscal outlook is largely unchanged in its first update since the 2026 budget, even though the province’s real GDP declined by 0.1 per cent in the first quarter of the calendar year. ... [read more]
Manitoba to establish ‘community court’ for Cree community
Friday, August 14, 2026 @ 4:53 PM
Manitoba has signed an agreement with a Cree First Nation to establish a community court focusing on Cree legal traditions, restorative justice and “culturally grounded approaches” to justice. ... [read more]
Ottawa sanctions Iranian officials for efforts to obstruct navigation rights in Strait of Hormuz
Friday, August 14, 2026 @ 4:41 PM
Canada has imposed dealings prohibitions and immigration bans on five Iranians for “their direct or indirect participation in activities that undermine international peace, security or stability.” ... [read more]
Court sets aside ruling on timing of ultimate limitation period start for contribution claims
Friday, August 14, 2026 @ 4:15 PM
The Ontario Court of Appeal has set aside a ruling that third-party claims against an architect arising from a restaurant fire were not barred by the 15-year ultimate limitation period, holding that the issue could not be determined without first characterizing the claims for contribution and indemnity. ... [read more]