Canadian justice system attracts EU interest amid rule of law threats abroad: top judge
Chief Justice of Canada Richard Wagner was the only non-European chief justice invited by the Network of the Presidents of the Supreme Judicial Courts of the European Union to give his country’s perspective last June on global challenges to the rule of law, such as disinformation, misinformation and incursions on judicial independence.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 @ 3:37 PM
Chief Justice of Canada Richard Wagner says Canada’s independent justice system and perspective on confronting global threats to the rule of law has attracted interest abroad. Speaking Sept. 22 at a Newfoundland and Labrador law society event in St. John’s, Chief Justice Wagner told local lawyers and those online that he was the only non-European court leader invited to attend the meeting in Cyprus last June of the Network of the Presidents of the Supreme Judicial Courts of the 27-member European Union (EU). ... [read more]
Federal Court lets challenge to Ottawa climate plan proceed
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 @ 12:31 PM
A Canadian court will once again be at the centre of a lawsuit challenging alleged governmental inaction on climate change, with a judge turning back attempts by Ottawa to quash a lawsuit challenging its record on greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs). ... [read more]
Privacy commissioner investigates data breach involving stolen government ID
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 @ 9:00 AM
Privacy Commissioner of Canada Philippe Dufresne has opened an investigation into a data breach at IDScan.net, after reports that an unauthorized third party accessed the company database and stole personal information, including digital scans of driver’s licences and other types of identification. ... [read more]
Business groups welcome Bill C-39 plans to speed projects, strengthen trade corridors
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 @ 4:56 PM
The Business Council of Canada (BCC) has welcomed the federal government’s introduction of the Building Canada Strong Act, which proposes measures aimed at ensuring federal reviews and decisions on major-project proposals are completed within one year of proponents submitting comprehensive applications. ... [read more]
P.E.I. to dismantle IRAC, replace it with ‘specialized bodies’
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 @ 4:53 PM
Prince Edward Island will move to dismantle a 35-year-old quasi-judicial tribunal and replace it with two new decision-making bodies that will continue to deal with various appeals and disputes. ... [read more]