August 20, 2026
The Federal Court has upheld a work permit refusal, finding that the immigration officer reasonably concluded that the applicant had not shown he could adequately perform the role of chief executive officer for his proposed business.
August 20, 2026
Prince Edward Island is seeking input from residents on proposed regulations that would allow for greater scrutiny of employers who use temporary foreign workers — and penalties for those who break the rules.
August 20, 2026
A recent Nova Scotia court ruling could broaden eligibility for certain welfare benefits for homeless people living in tents, trailers or cars in the province, says a lawyer acting for a resident who died while living in a tent in downtown Halifax.
August 20, 2026
In recent years, personal injury litigation has seen a significant shift toward a deeper understanding of complex, non-visible injuries. Two areas that present unique challenges for plaintiff counsel are historic institutional sexual abuse claims and traumatic brain injury (TBI) litigation.
August 20, 2026
Lavery has added two lawyers to its Montreal office: Élyse Le Quoc and Kimberly Vesco.
August 20, 2026
Ontario Attorney General Doug Downey has appointed five judges to the Ontario Court of Justice, effective Aug. 27, 2026: Brent Ian Davidson, Vanessa Elizabeth Decker, Mark Andrew Jacula, Andrew David Midwood and Cindy Nadler.
August 20, 2026
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand has announced three diplomatic appointments, including lawyer André François Giroux as Canada’s ambassador and permanent representative to the Organization of American States (OAS) in Washington, D.C.
August 20, 2026
Law360 Canada is seeking participants for an anonymous survey on career and life satisfaction in the legal profession.
August 20, 2026
A sexual assault conviction cannot survive when the trial judge’s assessment of credibility is built, even in part, on evidence that has been misunderstood or given a legally impermissible use.
August 20, 2026
The 2026 annual meeting proxy voting results are in for Canada’s Big Six banks and a cross-section of other major TSX and S&P/TSX-listed issuers. The results point to continued investor confidence in incumbent boards and management, alongside increased scrutiny of AI governance, capital allocation, data stewardship and shareholder-rights frameworks.