October 09, 2026
The Supreme Court of Canada has explained how three Criminal Code sentencing provisions should interact and be interpreted when both the victim and offender are Indigenous, and how sentencing circles fit into the mix. On Oct. 9, the top court split 5-4 to dismiss the Nova Scotia Crown’s appeal from a majority Nova Scotia Court of Appeal decision that reduced the five-year sentence a provincial court judge imposed on respondent Harry Arthur Cope to three years (less remand credit of 18 months): R. v. Cope, 2026 SCC 32.
October 09, 2026
The federal government will introduce a new National Heat Pump Rebate to help up to 820,000 households reduce energy costs by switching to more efficient electric heat pumps, according to a federal release issued on Oct. 9.
October 09, 2026
Canada’s economy depends heavily on immigration, and corporations play a central role in shaping the flow of talent into the country. For employers, as you will see in this multipart series, immigration is not only about filling immediate vacancies but also about building long-term competitiveness, transferring global expertise and anchoring international operations in Canadian communities.
October 09, 2026
Bill C-39, the Building Canada Strong Act, has passed its first vote in the House of Commons. The bill would give ministers sweeping powers over workers’ right to strike, prompting the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) to warn that it could make labour disputes longer and more difficult to resolve.
October 09, 2026
Appeal by Crown from judgment reducing respondent’s sentence for aggravated assault from five years’ imprisonment to three years’ imprisonment, less remand credit.
October 09, 2026
Federal Justice Minister Sean Fraser has announced the appointment of Justice Thomas Rothwell to the Court of Appeal of Alberta and Malcolm M. Lavoie to the Court of King’s Bench.
October 09, 2026
Federal Justice Minister Sean Fraser has announced the appointment of Paul J. Mongenais and Peter D. Ruby to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
October 09, 2026
For lawyers, some issues extend beyond protecting rights and freedoms. A core concern is the risk of letting a rigid rule determine an outcome before examining the matter’s substance.
October 09, 2026
The federal government has launched a consultation on the regulatory framework for charities, including potentially broader use of monetary penalties and suspensions, and limits on re-registration for charities whose status was revoked for serious non-compliance.
October 09, 2026
Canada’s refugee system exists to protect people fleeing persecution, not to provide an additional immigration process after an individual has been charged with a serious criminal offence in Canada.