The Complete Brief
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February 13, 2026
Canada funds youth gang prevention project in New Brunswick
The Government of Canada is investing in youth gang prevention by dedicating $628,068 of federal funding to the John Howard Society of New Brunswick through Public Safety Canada’s Youth Gang Prevention Fund (YGPF).
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February 13, 2026
Buying property in Canada in a child’s name
In the case of Zhou v. Zhao, 2024 ONSC 6663, a complex legal battle unfolded over ownership of two real estate properties purchased by parents who are Chinese citizens for their son and his wife living in Canada.
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February 13, 2026
From rainmaker to CEO: How law firm owners scale beyond $1M without becoming the bottleneck
In 2026, many law firm owners face a crossroads. Success as a “rainmaker” — a partner who brings in clients and revenue — often leads to the challenge of scaling their firm beyond the $1-million mark. The critical question arises: how can these legal entrepreneurs transition from a hands-on, client-focused role to an effective CEO, ensuring that their firms continue to grow without becoming bottlenecked by their direct involvement in every case or decision? In this article, we will explore strategies that enable law firm owners to scale their practices successfully, supported by insightful case studies.
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February 13, 2026
Canada Express Entry 2025: Year in review
Canada’s Express Entry system in 2025 marked one of the most active and targeted years since the system launched in 2015. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) relied heavily on category-based draws, French-language proficiency and Canadian Experience Class invitations to meet labour market and francophone objectives, while keeping Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates at the top of the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scale.
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February 13, 2026
New Brunswick assault charge involves accused offering police ‘a present’
Penalty: Jeremy Robert Weldon, 75 hours of community service for farting.
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February 13, 2026
McDougall Gauley names 7 new partners
Danny Alcorn, Andrew Arguin, Rochelle Blocka, Cam Klein, Glenn MacKay, Fashia Richards and Mackenzie Tulloch have joined McDougall Gauley LLP’s partnership, according to the firm.
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February 13, 2026
Dentons appoints new leaders for corporate group
Dentons Canada has named partners Andrea Johnson and Thomas Redekopp as leaders of its national corporate group, according to the firm.
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February 13, 2026
CANADIAN CHARTER OF RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS - Demonstrably justified in free and democratic society - Oakes test - Mobility rights
Appeal by Taylor and the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) from a judgment of the Newfoundland and Labrador Court of Appeal which dismissed an appeal on the ground of mootness. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Newfoundland and Labrador (the “Province”) took steps to regulate travel into the province by non-residents.
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February 13, 2026
Federal Court of Appeal rules importers bear burden of proof in tariff classification disputes
The Federal Court of Appeal has overturned a ruling by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal finding that the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) bore the onus of establishing that a folding knife classified as a prohibited weapon did not qualify for a statutory exclusion.
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February 13, 2026
Federal Court revokes citizenship of human rights violator, but why did it take so long?
Canada’s immigration and refugee systems are among the most generous in the world. They are designed to protect the persecuted. But those systems depend on a fragile and indispensable foundation: truthful disclosure. The Federal Court’s decision in Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) v. Sosa Orantes, 2026 FC 159 makes clear that when that foundation is deliberately undermined, immigration policy itself is placed at risk.