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Exclusion of refugee claimants from subsidized childcare violates women’s Charter s. 15 rights: SCC

Sibel Ataogul (left) and Guillaume Grenier, Melançon Marceau Grenier Cohen s.e.n.c.

Sibel Ataogul (left), who with Guillaume Grenier of Montreal’s Melançon Marceau Grenier Cohen s.e.n.c., represented pro bono the successful refugee claimant from the start on up to Canada’s top court, said s. 15 Charter challenges and anti-discrimination cases in the workplace and at home ‘are really important to us. … So to be part of such a big victory is … everything to me.’

Friday, March 06, 2026 @ 6:52 PM

In a Charter s. 15(1) equality rights milestone, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that Quebec’s exclusion of refugee claimants from eligibility for subsidized childcare in the province unconstitutionally discriminates against women based on their sex. ... [read more]

Competition commissioner emphasizes importance of open banking, data portability for consumers

Friday, March 06, 2026 @ 5:17 PM

Acting Commissioner of Competition Jeanne Pratt made her first speech as acting commissioner at the Open Banking Expo Canada 2026, noting that Canada is close to bringing open banking and data portability for consumers, calling for a robust regulatory framework for the legislation. ... [read more]

Privacy commissioner releases findings of PC Optimum loyalty program investigation

Friday, March 06, 2026 @ 2:43 PM

The Privacy Commissioner of Canada has released the findings of an investigation into Loblaw Companies Ltd.’s PC Optimum loyalty program, finding that Loblaw had contravened Principle 4.5.3 and 4.10 of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). ... [read more]

Ontario court OKs $3.6B payment to settle treaty violation

Friday, March 06, 2026 @ 2:34 PM

An Ontario judge has ruled that a payment of more than $3 billion to several First Nations for violations of a historic treaty “falls within the range of honourable results” for the Crown. ... [read more]

Competition Tribunal rejects Google’s charter challenge over ‘hypothetical’ $91B penalty

Thursday, March 05, 2026 @ 5:03 PM

The Competition Tribunal has dismissed Google’s bid to halt proceedings against it over its alleged anticompetitive conduct in the online advertising technology sector in Canada, rejecting arguments that potential multibillion-dollar penalties under the Competition Act amount to a true penal consequence and therefore trigger Charter protections. ... [read more]