Ontario law society mandates Indigenous cultural competency course
Law Society of Ontario (LSO) treasurer Peter Wardle
Law Society of Ontario (LSO) treasurer Peter Wardle says a newly mandated cultural competency course will equip lawyers and paralegals with a ‘foundational understanding of the histories, cultures and rights of Indigenous Peoples.’

Tuesday, March 03, 2026 @ 2:50 PM

Law Society of Ontario (LSO) benchers have narrowly approved a mandatory Indigenous cultural competency course for all lawyers and paralegals, despite concerns it could lead to a repeat of the statement of principles drama that engulfed the law society several years ago. ... [read more]

Court upholds decision finding landlord repudiated lease with flower shop

Tuesday, March 03, 2026 @ 4:24 PM

The Ontario Court of Appeal has upheld a decision finding that a landlord repudiated its agreement with a tenant flower shop by denying it access to loading docks outlined in the lease. ... [read more]

Manitoba proclaims Clare’s Law

Tuesday, March 03, 2026 @ 3:53 PM

Manitoba has proclaimed a law allowing people to find out if a romantic partner has any history of domestic violence or abuse. On March 1, Manitoba’s government brought into being Clare’s Law, which uses documented past instances of intimate partner-based violence or abuse as a way of alerting people whether they are at risk. ... [read more]

Canada maintains pre-merger notification threshold at $93M this year

Monday, March 02, 2026 @ 4:17 PM

The Competition Bureau announced on March 2 that Canada’s pre-merger notification threshold will remain at $93 million in 2026, following the requisite annual review and decision by Minister of Industry Mélanie Joly. ... [read more]

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

Monday, March 02, 2026 @ 3:54 PM

Last Updated: Monday, March 02, 2026 @ 4:38 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 Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO), which provides independent economic and financial analysis to Parliament. ... [read more]