Carney cites GG Louise Arbour’s lifelong defence and promotion of ‘justice, dignity and equality’
As Prime Minister Mark Carney and other dignitaries look on, Louise Arbour smiles after being installed as Canada’s 31st Governor General in the Senate’s Red Chamber June 8 in Ottawa, the first former Supreme Court of Canada judge to ascend to that key constitutional post.
Monday, June 08, 2026 @ 6:22 PM
Prime Minister Mark Carney cited the extraordinary international and domestic legal experiences and deep constitutional expertise of Louise Arbour as a law professor, UN war crimes prosecutor and judge at all court levels as key attributes that led to her appointment as Canada’s 31st Governor General. ... [read more]
Ottawa launches $150M liquidity program for airlines amid elevated jet fuel costs
Monday, June 08, 2026 @ 5:26 PM
The federal government has announced a new liquidity facility that will provide eligible Canadian airlines with loans worth up to $150 million to help them manage financial pressures resulting from elevated jet fuel costs linked to disruptions in global energy markets including the Iran war. ... [read more]
Law Society of Saskatchewan annual report details limited licensing, public complaints portal
Monday, June 08, 2026 @ 4:35 PM
The Law Society of Saskatchewan turned out a “solid” annual report for 2025 — and members should pay particular attention to the implementation of limited licensing in the province, says the regulator’s past president. ... [read more]
Federal Court blocks removal of refugee linked to bin Laden network
Monday, June 08, 2026 @ 3:12 PM
The Federal Court has blocked the removal of Mohamed Harkat, an Algerian refugee previously found to have operated a guest house for an associate of Osama bin Laden in Pakistan, been part of the bin Laden network and assisted Islamist extremists in Canada. ... [read more]
Manitoba passes first nurse-to-patient ratio legislation in Canada
Friday, June 05, 2026 @ 4:44 PM
Manitoba has passed Canada’s first nurse-to-patient ratio legislation to improve patient safety, support nurses and strengthen health care staffing across the province. ... [read more]