New course at B.C. law school asking whether robots should have legal protections
University of British Columbia (UBC) law professor Benjamin Perrin recently launched a course at his school that is exploring the issue of whether robots should be granted legal personhood.
University of British Columbia (UBC) law professor Benjamin Perrin recently launched a course at his school that is exploring the issue of whether robots should be granted legal personhood.

Friday, January 10, 2025 @ 1:45 PM

Novelist Philip K. Dick once asked whether androids dreamed of electric sheep. And now a new course offered by the University of British Columbia (UBC)’s school of law is asking whether they should have standing in court. ... [read more]

B.C. announces proposed legislation to streamline regulation for major electricity projects

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 @ 4:37 PM

British Columbia has announced that it is working on speeding up its electricity grid expansion by enabling the BC Energy Regulator (BCER) “to act as a one-window regulator for permits necessary to support the North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL) and other high-voltage electricity transmission projects.” ... [read more]

Class action brought against Walmart, Loblaw, Sobeys for allegedly overpriced meat products

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 @ 4:23 PM

A proposed class action has been launched against Walmart, Loblaw and Sobeys alleging that the weight of packaged raw and cooked meat sold by the grocery giants is often misrepresented, making the product overpriced. ... [read more]

Alberta launches new ankle bracelet program while Ontario introduces bail dashboard

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 @ 4:10 PM

Alberta and Ontario have launched new initiatives aimed at ensuring compliance with bail conditions, with both provinces saying the programs will help keep streets safer from high-risk offenders. ... [read more]

Saskatchewan moves to strengthen border with U.S.

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 @ 4:05 PM

Saskatchewan has announced a plan for new security measures in efforts to tighten its border with the U.S. — just days before the swearing-in of Donald Trump as president.    ... [read more]