Top judge, bar leaders call on profession to intensify defence of judicial independence, rule of law
Photo of Chief Justice Richard Wagner (left) and Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Sean Fraser
Chief Justice of Canada Richard Wagner and Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Sean Fraser told the Canadian Bar Association's annual meeting that current pressures on the justice system call on Canadian lawyers to play a unique leadership role in its defence.

Friday, February 27, 2026 @ 3:13 PM

To defend against the rising attacks on the rule of law in Canada, members of the bar and bench must step up their efforts to support judicial independence and counter misinformation and political interference with the courts, say Canada’s top judge and bar leaders. ... [read more]

PBO’s analysis of immigration plan forecasts flat population growth in 2026

Monday, March 02, 2026 @ 3:54 PM

Canada’s population won’t grow this year under the federal government’s current immigration levels plan, but the number of temporary residents in Canada remains at historically high levels, according to the latest analysis by the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO). ... [read more]

Court quashes CRA relief denial tied to lawsuit timing

Monday, March 02, 2026 @ 3:46 PM

The Federal Court has quashed a CRA decision denying taxpayer relief from interest and penalties on unmet tax obligations, finding that the minister’s delegate unreasonably concluded that litigation initiated by the applicant was unrelated to its non-compliance. ... [read more]

More than 85,000 Canadians registered in Middle East as Iran war disrupts air travel in region

Monday, March 02, 2026 @ 1:17 PM

Ottawa says more than 85,000 Canadians have registered their presence in the Middle East with the Department of Foreign Affairs, urging those still in Iran to “shelter in place.” ... [read more]

Court upholds dismissal of trademarks for confusion with Hershey’s Kisses

Friday, February 27, 2026 @ 3:59 PM

The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed a chocolate company’s appeal arguing that SWISSKISS trademarks it sought to register would not be confused with Hershey’s Kisses. ... [read more]