Appeal tossed over AI-faked transcript as more counsel, clients & courts grapple with gen AI misuse
Tom Macintosh Zheng, an Ontario lawyer and co-founder of a national database of Canadian decisions grappling with AI “hallucinations” in court filings, said the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal’s judgment ‘is the first decision in our database where AI played a role in falsifying a court transcript.’
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 @ 5:37 PM
The growing burdens that generative AI misuse in court is imposing on lawyers, litigants and courts are illustrated by a recent Nova Scotia Court of Appeal judgment that threw out a self-represented litigant’s appeal following his use of uncertified AI-generated trial transcripts containing multiple inaccuracies that opposing counsel identified through vigilant verification. ... [read more]
Federal Court dismisses judicial review of work permit denial in startup program
Thursday, August 20, 2026 @ 3:09 PM
The Federal Court has upheld a work permit refusal, finding that the immigration officer reasonably concluded that the applicant had not shown he could adequately perform the role of chief executive officer for his proposed business. ... [read more]
P.E.I. seeking input on new regulations to protect temporary foreign workers
Thursday, August 20, 2026 @ 3:04 PM
Prince Edward Island is seeking input from residents on proposed regulations that would allow for greater scrutiny of employers who use temporary foreign workers — and penalties for those who break the rules. ... [read more]
N.S. ruling could expand access to ‘enhanced’ benefit for homeless people: lawyer
Thursday, August 20, 2026 @ 3:00 PM
A recent Nova Scotia court ruling could broaden eligibility for certain welfare benefits for homeless people living in tents, trailers or cars in the province, says a lawyer acting for a resident who died while living in a tent in downtown Halifax. ... [read more]
Union, industry reaction mixed as U.S. delays 50% tariffs on Canadian goods as trade talks continue
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 @ 5:38 PM
The United States has delayed the implementation of new tariffs on Canadian goods by three days as the two countries continue discussions to resolve outstanding trade issues, Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a statement issued on Aug. 18. ... [read more]