The Complete Brief
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September 11, 2025
Poilievre proposes bail reform, civil liberties group asserts there’s no evidence for change
On the very same day that federal Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre announced that his party will be introducing the Jail Not Bail Act after Parliament reconvenes in the fall, the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) has delivered a strongly worded message to the federal Minister of Justice Sean Fraser: any policy aimed at reforming the Canadian bail system must be based on statistics and not on misinformation. The Thursday statement included a letter the CCLA had delivered in June.
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September 11, 2025
The Friendly Bar Series, No. 11: When clients treat the law like an à la carte buffet
In litigation, procedure and evidence are non-negotiable; they are the foundation of effective advocacy. Lawyers are entrusted with translating clients’ objectives into legally sound, procedurally compliant applications.
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September 11, 2025
Time to embrace change: Civil justice reform
A fair, accessible, efficient and affordable civil justice system is a critical component of any thriving democracy and economy. The civil justice system in Ontario no longer fulfills its important purpose of resolving disputes of behalf of people, businesses and governments in a just and fair way.
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September 11, 2025
Canada, Ontario privacy commissioners sign updated MOU to enhance information sharing
Ontario’s information and privacy commissioner and Canada’s privacy commissioner have signed an updated memorandum of understanding (MOU) to “enhance collaboration and information sharing between their offices.”
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September 11, 2025
McCarthy Tétrault welcomes energy expert Ljuba Djurdjevic
Ljuba Djurdjevic has joined McCarthy Tétrault as counsel in its business law group, based in Toronto.
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September 11, 2025
Gowling WLG adds Georgios Chic as partner
Gowling WLG has announced the appointment of Georgios Chic as partner in its banking and finance team, leading the firm’s derivatives and structured finance practice.
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September 11, 2025
PM announces Indigenous Advisory Council membership for new Major Projects Office
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced appointments to the Indigenous Advisory Council (IAC) for the Major Projects Office (MPO), emphasizing the importance of “partnership with Indigenous Peoples.”
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September 11, 2025
Alberta legislature to reconvene for fall session Oct. 23
The Alberta legislature will reconvene Oct. 23, with the province saying lawmakers will “stand up for Alberta and keep its position as the best place to live, work and raise a family.”
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September 11, 2025
FOR TORTS - Direct causal connection or link
Appeal by appellant from trial judge’s award of damages for personal injuries which arose from two separate motor vehicle accidents.
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September 11, 2025
Appeal Court dismisses Charter claims in decades-old sex assault case
On Nov. 5, 2021, Raymond Burke was convicted in a Toronto courtroom of multiple offences, including kidnapping, uttering threats, assault and sexual assault against two women (R. v. Burke, 2021 ONSC 7342).