The Complete Brief
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March 16, 2026
Court of Appeal upholds sentence for dangerous driving despite Charter arguments
Jason Georgopoulos was a successful 43-year-old mortgage broker from Toronto. No one would suspect that after a drive along Toronto’s Queen Street, he would end up as a federal inmate.
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March 17, 2026
Immigration petitions: Premium processing vs. ‘regular’ adjudication
These days, to get a timely adjudication on any U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) petition, filers need to be looking at the possibility of paying the extra US$2,965 to the U.S. government for expedited adjudication, under the agency’s “Premium Processing” option. This is because “regular” adjudication typically takes months — and in some cases, years — for most case types. This means your entire immigrant or nonimmigrant process, and accordant status, can be held up by lengthy adjudication times, limiting work options and/or the ability to travel in the meantime.
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March 17, 2026
DIVISION OF POWERS - Federal jurisdiction
Appeals and cross-appeals arising from the first-ever invocation of the Emergencies Act, during the Freedom Convoy protests in early 2022. On Feb. 14, 2022, the Governor in Council issued a Proclamation declaring a public order emergency, followed by Emergency Measures Regulations and an Emergency Economic Measures Order.
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March 16, 2026
FCA orders RCMP review body to decide delayed appeals within 6 months
The Federal Court of Appeal has ordered the RCMP External Review Committee (ERC) to issue findings in long-delayed disciplinary appeals within six months, ruling that the Federal Court erred in denying mandamus relief after concluding the delay was not unreasonable.
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March 16, 2026
Canada, Nordic countries deepen ties for Arctic security, defence
Canada is deepening its cooperation with Nordic countries in the areas of defence, Arctic security and critical minerals following Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to Norway this week.
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March 16, 2026
Ontario privacy, access to information proposals spark concerns about transparency, oversight
Ontario’s recently announced overhaul of its access to information and privacy framework has sparked backlash, with observers saying the proposed changes threaten transparency and oversight in the province.
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March 16, 2026
McLennan Ross adds 3 partners to Calgary office
McLennan Ross has welcomed Tanya Frizzell, Marc Matras and Peter Morrison as partners in its Calgary office.
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March 16, 2026
Nova Scotia appoints 3 new human rights commissioners
Three Nova Scotians, including two lawyers, have been appointed to two-year terms with the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission, the province has announced.
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March 16, 2026
2026 Ontario SABS changes: What injured workers need to know about benefit coverage
Many Ontarians rely on a personal injury lawyer for legal advice during recovery after an injury, when they need it most. However, the change to Ontario’s Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS) means these conversations may increase in number and need to take place as soon as possible.
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March 16, 2026
Family reunification: Understanding family class sponsorship applications
At its core, Canadian immigration policy recognizes that relationships and family bonds should be prioritized and protected. Family reunification has long stood as one of the central pillars of Canada’s immigration framework, shaping both legislation and policy. A family class application is not simply an administrative process; it is an affirmation of commitment and an essential step towards a family building a future together in Canada.