Senators greenlight immigration overhaul despite Senate study echoing bar’s objections
Federal Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab vowed ‘we will uphold the constitutional and humanitarian and international obligations that Canada has as a signatory to the UN convention. At the same time, we will protect the integrity of our immigration system and our visa requirements.’
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 @ 5:11 PM
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A Senate committee has passed, without amendment, the Carney government’s controversial immigration overhaul, even though the Senate’s own in-depth study of Bill C-12 backs bar members’ concerns that the proposed immigration provisions are unfair, counterproductive and, in some respects, unconstitutional. ... [read more]
Ottawa tables $502.8B Main Estimates for 2026-27 with higher defence, debt spending
Thursday, February 26, 2026 @ 5:05 PM
The federal government has tabled the Main Estimates 2026-27 in the House of Commons, outlining $502.8 billion in planned budgetary spending for the upcoming fiscal year, including $230.4 billion yet to be approved by Parliament. ... [read more]
Manitoba increases venture capital tax credit to $30M
Thursday, February 26, 2026 @ 4:58 PM
The Manitoba government is increasing its Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit to $30 million from $22 million to stimulate private investment and speed up growth of early-stage and scaling companies. ... [read more]
Court allows appeal in uncertain covenant case concerning abuse of process doctrine
Thursday, February 26, 2026 @ 4:26 PM
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal in a case claiming uncertain covenants for units in a building, finding that the chambers judge did not adequately engage the abuse of process doctrine for relitigation. ... [read more]
Ontario Court of Appeal confirms bankruptcy orders appealable as of right
Thursday, February 26, 2026 @ 1:14 PM
The Ontario Court of Appeal has confirmed that bankruptcy orders are appealable as of right, rejecting arguments that its recent endorsement of a restrictive approach to insolvency appeals means leave is required to challenge a bankruptcy order. ... [read more]