The Complete Brief
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December 08, 2025
Federal Court finds Canada owes fiduciary duty for on-reserve First Nations housing, water
A Federal Court judge has ruled that Canada owes a fiduciary duty to provide, ensure or not impede access to adequate on-reserve housing for remote First Nations.
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December 08, 2025
After statutory review of 18 groups listed as terrorist entities, Canada removes Syria’s HTS
In light of the political shifts in Syria’s governance following the overthrow of the Bashar al-Assad dictatorship last December, Canada has removed Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) from the list of terrorist entities in the Criminal Code.
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December 08, 2025
Anna Morrish joins WeirFoulds as litigation associate
WeirFoulds LLP has welcomed Anna Morrish as an associate in its commercial litigation group.
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December 08, 2025
Taxpayer attempts to ‘sidestep’ the arm’s-length stipulation establishing control
In Canada, stock options are taxed at essentially the same rate as capital gains. The similarity to the capital gains rate is achieved through a 50 per cent deduction of the amount of options from a taxpayer’s taxable income. According to para. 110(1)(d) of the Income Tax Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. 1 (5th Supp.) (ITA), if a taxpayer receives stock options, the deduction may apply.
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December 08, 2025
‘Simpler’ express entry pathway opening for foreign surgeons, family docs/GPs & clinical specialists
Ottawa says invitations to apply for a “simpler” express entry pathway to permanent residence will go out “in early 2026” to foreign doctors who have at least one year of Canadian work experience in an eligible occupation gained within the last three years.
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December 08, 2025
B.C. law society benchers adopt strategic plan, whistleblower policy
The Law Society of British Columbia (LSBC) has set its strategic objectives and goals for the next three years.
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December 08, 2025
Quebec’s young lawyers are suffering psychological distress, report reveals
More than 60 per cent of Quebec lawyers with fewer than 10 years of experience suffer from psychological distress, a comprehensive study reveals, painting a disconcerting portrait of young lawyers overwhelmed by stress and struggling with the pressures of billable hours and long workweeks.
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December 08, 2025
Where and how you file a TN work permit application for Canadian professional matters
Many Canadians take for granted the ease with which they can apply for TN (Trade NAFTA) work authorization at a U.S. border or preclearance location. Generally, and for those who qualify, it is a quick and inexpensive way to obtain permission to work for a specific employer or U.S. clients of a Canadian business.
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December 08, 2025
Lavery adds family lawyer Kassandra Roberge in Montreal
Lavery has welcomed Kassandra Roberge to its Montreal office.
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December 08, 2025
The hidden mental health crisis facing Canada’s immigration lawyers
Over the past several years, the Canadian immigration system has been transformed by political volatility, rising refusal rates, increasing automation and a level of unpredictability unprecedented in modern practice. Policies change suddenly, pathways disappear without warning, caps are imposed overnight and entire programs fluctuate depending on the priorities of whichever minister happens to be in office that year.