The Complete Brief
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January 09, 2026
Tina-Marie Bradford joins B.C. Provincial Court
The British Columbia government has appointed Tina-Marie Bradford as a judge of the Provincial Court of British Columbia, effective Feb. 9, 2026.
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January 09, 2026
Thousands of tax dollars spent to determine if deceased’s estate owed over $18K
The Government of Canada offered various forms of financial support for individuals and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. For individuals, the most common were the Canada Emergency Recovery Benefit (CERB) and the Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB). CERB was implemented near the beginning of the pandemic, while CRB was initiated later as a longer-term form of support.
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January 09, 2026
When is a decision subject to judicial review
Ontario courts will apply judicial review scrutiny to “public” decisions. What this means in practice has been the object of much judicial ink: see, generally, Highwood Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses (Judicial Committee) v. Wall, 2018 SCC 26; Ontario Place Protectors v. Ontario, 2025 ONCA 183.
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January 09, 2026
PM Carney’s appointment of Judge Hogue as Deputy AG of Canada sparks questions within legal community
Quebec Court of Appeal Justice Marie-Josée Hogue is retiring Feb. 1, 2026, from her full-time job on the federal bench — one day before starting work on Feb. 2 as deputy minister of justice and deputy attorney general of Canada, Law360 Canada has learned.
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January 09, 2026
Legal rights for bees: A priori case for apiaries
To bee or not to bee? It looks good, but the question is, is it good? I’m talking about Peru, where a couple of regions so far have generated ordinances giving bees legal rights.
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January 09, 2026
Company and its environmental director fined over $1M for violating Fisheries Act
A company that owned and operated a chemical manufacturing plant in Gatineau, Que., has been fined $1,350,000 by the Court of Quebec for violating the Fisheries Act.
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January 09, 2026
Field Law welcomes 4 new partners
Field Law has named Amanda Baker, Angela Beierbach, Leanne Monsma and Renée Gilead as partners.
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January 09, 2026
An attitude of gratitude at law firms
“Gratitude turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, confusion into clarity.” — Melody Beattie, author
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January 09, 2026
Key trademark developments and practical guidance for 2025
The past year has brought significant changes and clarifications in Canadian trademark law. This three-part series highlights the most notable developments providing insights to help trademark owners and practitioners navigate the shifting landscape.
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January 09, 2026
DANGEROUS AND LONG-TERM OFFENDERS - Persistent criminal behaviour - Protection of the public
Appeal by Sewap from his designation as a dangerous offender and the imposition of an indeterminate sentence. The predicate offence occurred in 2018 while Sewap was serving a four-year sentence for a prior aggravated assault.