October 16, 2026
For the first time, the Supreme Court of Canada has explained when and how the Criminal Code’s s. 276 rules limiting the admissibility and use of evidence of complainants’ sexual history apply in prosecutions for non-enumerated sexual exploitation crimes, such as human trafficking and selling “sexual services.”
October 16, 2026
Canada and Manitoba have announced an investment of $163.5 million for two major initiatives under the First Nations and Inuit Policing Program that respond to the unique needs and priorities of First Nations in Manitoba.
October 16, 2026
The federal government has announced changes to the Express Entry system to prioritize candidates for permanent residence with eligible Canadian work experience or a qualifying job offer in a high-wage occupation.
October 16, 2026
Robins Appleby has welcomed Michael Robson to its litigation and dispute resolution group in Toronto.
October 16, 2026
Marco Lippi has joined Pallett Valo’s business law practice in Mississauga, Ont.
October 16, 2026
Lenczner Slaght has appointed Hannah Kingdom as manager of legal talent, student recruitment and development in Toronto.
October 16, 2026
Does anybody think Humpty Dumpty took his fall off the wall lying down? No way. Mr. Dumpty actually commenced a lawsuit seeking compensation as a result of injuries suffered. I recently came across a copy of a little-known decision of the High Court of Wonderland, which I would like to share.
October 16, 2026
The campaign for the upcoming Law Society of Alberta (LSA) bencher election begins in earnest Oct. 20 when candidates will be able to begin reaching out to their colleagues.
October 16, 2026
On Oct. 15, the Manitoba government introduced the Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act (BITSA 2), which has measures to help keep Manitoba Hydro rates affordable and improve accountability and transparency in the province’s financial reporting.
October 16, 2026
The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) has written an open letter urging the federal government to substantially amend the proposed First Nations Clean Water Act to guarantee First Nations’ access to clean drinking water and recognize their jurisdiction over water sources beyond reserve boundaries.