Federal plan aims to end over-criminalization of Indigenous people & support Indigenous legal orders
Federal Justice Minister Gary Anandasangaree said ‘guided by the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Indigenous Justice Strategy is an important step as we move forward to dismantle. . .barriers and build a future where Indigenous Peoples can thrive with the dignity, opportunity, and justice that they deserve.’
Thursday, March 20, 2025 @ 4:57 PM
The minority Liberal government has rolled out its “Indigenous Justice Strategy”— the first federal roadmap toward revitalizing Indigenous laws and legal orders and ending the over-criminalization of Indigenous people in Canada, Ottawa says. The single-spaced 46-page document was developed by the federal government over more than four years, taking into account extensive consultations with Indigenous community members, representative organizations and governments, as well as with provincial and territorial governments. ... [read more]
New Brunswick moves to boost labour mobility amid economic uncertainty, U.S. tariffs
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 @ 5:10 PM
New Brunswick has introduced legislative amendments to improve labour mobility and reduce interprovincial barriers as Canada faces significant economic headwinds due to tariffs imposed by the United States. ... [read more]
Ontario court upholds ruling, confirms signed delivery slips not conclusive in soil contract
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 @ 5:04 PM
The Ontario Superior Court has upheld a finding that a general contractor was not required to pay for soil quantities reflected on delivery slips approved by an employee because the actual deliveries did not align with the terms of the contract. ... [read more]
Appeal judgment sets out parameters for community treatment orders in Ontario, lawyer says
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 @ 4:30 PM
A lawyer is calling a recent decision by Ontario’s top court on the province’s Mental Health Act a victory for people diagnosed with serious mental disorders in protecting their autonomy and decision-making rights. ... [read more]
Federal emissions plan would result in average income loss for Albertans, predicts report
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 @ 3:42 PM
Last Updated: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 @ 4:13 PM
A new report by the Conference Board of Canada commissioned by the Alberta government is forecasting that each resident of the province would see a $3,300 drop in disposable income under the framework of the federal emissions reduction plan targeting net-zero by 2050. ... [read more]
