Business
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January 19, 2026
Carney announces Canada-Qatar partnership on trade, investment and defence
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a new partnership with Qatar to boost trade, investment and defence cooperation, according to a release issued on Jan. 18.
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January 19, 2026
Canada, EU sign first-of-its-kind agreement for mutual recognition of architects
Canada has announced the launch of the Mutual Recognition Agreement for Professional Qualifications of Architects (MRAA), the first of its kind for professional services under a Canadian free trade agreement.
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January 19, 2026
Feds launch banned firearms buyback program for individuals
Canada has announced the launch of the Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program (ASFCP) for all eligible firearms owners. The voluntary program aims to remove dangerous, assault-style firearms from communities and give law-abiding gun owners an opportunity for fair compensation.
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January 19, 2026
Court rejects union appeal over arbitrator’s preliminary jurisdiction ruling
The Alberta Court of Appeal has denied a union leave to appeal an Alberta Labour Relations Board ruling that an arbitrator’s decision on jurisdiction over grievances brought by Sobeys was preliminary and not yet reviewable by the board.
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January 19, 2026
MLT Aikins adds 4 associates across Western Canada
MLT Aikins has welcomed four associate lawyers to its offices in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary and Saskatoon, according to the firm.
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January 19, 2026
Loopstra Nixon announces its 2026 partners
Loopstra Nixon has named eight new partners representing a broad range of practice areas.
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January 19, 2026
B.C. Appeal Court judge’s bail decision conforms to law, not public pressure
A recent CBC News report stated that overcrowding at the Niagara Detention Centre in Thorold, Ont., reached its highest level since 2019 in the first half of 2025. Its occupancy rate stands at 136 per cent. The report further states that, in 2024, 89 per cent of the jail’s population were awaiting trial and presumed innocent. It also quotes University of Ottawa criminology professor Justin Piché as saying, “Several of those folks will exit prison, never having been convicted of anything.”
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January 19, 2026
Avoiding U.S. immigration pitfalls
Requesting immigration status at the border or filing for an immigration benefit with the U.S. government has many pitfalls and challenges, many of which can be avoided with careful planning and strategic decision-making. Some of the best ways to avoid immigration pitfalls include the following:
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January 19, 2026
11 tips to get the most for your clients in mediation
In mediation, disputing parties explore whether they can agree on a resolution with the help of a neutral mediator. By contrast, in a trial or arbitration, the conflict ends with a decision imposed by a third party, and remedies are restricted to what is legally available. In mediation, the decision-makers are the parties themselves, and any resolution can be tailored specifically to their interests.
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January 19, 2026
B.C. Appeal Court upholds tax on foreign real estate buyers
B.C.’s top court has ruled the province’s so-called “foreign buyer’s tax” for certain real estate sales is payable on the whole transaction when any transferee is a foreign entity or taxable trustee.