Alberta’s residential tenancies law isn’t working as well as it should, lawyer says
ALRI counsel Laura Buckingham
Alberta Law Reform Institute counsel Laura Buckingham said residential tenancies is an area of law that affects a lot of people but doesn’t get a lot of attention.

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 @ 3:48 PM

An Alberta-based legal institute is bringing attention to the province’s rental housing law, saying it needs a major update. The Alberta Law Reform Institute (ALRI) is saying the Residential Tenancies Act, which has not undergone comprehensive review in over 30 years, has become out of step with social, economic and technological realities. Because of that, the institute has undertaken a review of the law. ... [read more]

B.C. proposing faster environmental assessment process

Thursday, March 12, 2026 @ 2:13 PM

B.C.’s Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) is seeking feedback on an expedited environmental assessment process aimed at reducing assessment timelines and supporting more efficient decision-making for major projects. ... [read more]

N.W.T. issues ‘What We Heard’ report on planned trespass laws

Thursday, March 12, 2026 @ 12:31 PM

Many residents of the Northwest Territories consider trespassing on private property to be a problem and want laws that give them more tools to remove trespassers, require them to identify themselves and allow their arrest. ... [read more]

Ontario court certifies class action against Johnson & Johnson over baby powder cancer risk

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 @ 5:00 PM

The Ontario Superior Court has certified a nationwide class action concerning allegations that Johnson & Johnson’s talc-based baby powder increased the risk of ovarian cancer and was marketed without adequate warnings. ... [read more]

Ottawa extends temporary work-sharing EI measures to help employers avert mass layoffs from tariffs

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 @ 4:30 PM

The federal government is extending temporary special measures under the employment insurance work-sharing program until March 31, 2027, from March 6, 2026, to help employers facing unexpected slowdowns avoid layoffs and maintain stability for their workers. ... [read more]