Business
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March 09, 2026
Duwyn, Dokter named partners at Cohen Highley
Cohen Highley has welcomed two more professionals to its partnership.
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March 09, 2026
Could stronger AI regulation have prevented the Tumbler Ridge tragedy?
This article was updated to accommodate new information.
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March 09, 2026
In their own words: Why we chose to platform women’s voices
At the Paralegal TownHall, we have always believed that the legal profession is strengthened when people are given a platform to share their knowledge, experiences and perspectives openly. Our community was built around the idea that conversation, collaboration and shared insight move a profession forward.
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March 06, 2026
Exclusion of refugee claimants from subsidized childcare violates women’s Charter s. 15 rights: SCC
In a Charter s. 15(1) equality rights milestone, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that Quebec’s exclusion of refugee claimants from eligibility for subsidized childcare in the province unconstitutionally discriminates against women based on their sex.
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March 06, 2026
Competition commissioner emphasizes importance of open banking, data portability for consumers
Acting Commissioner of Competition Jeanne Pratt made her first speech as acting commissioner at the Open Banking Expo Canada 2026, noting that Canada is close to bringing open banking and data portability for consumers, calling for a robust regulatory framework for the legislation.
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March 06, 2026
Canada, Japan announce new partnerships in trade, critical minerals, technology
Canada and Japan are introducing a new strategic partnership across the areas of critical minerals, defence, energy, trade and technology.
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March 06, 2026
Privacy commissioner releases findings of PC Optimum loyalty program investigation
The Privacy Commissioner of Canada has released the findings of an investigation into Loblaw Companies Ltd.’s PC Optimum loyalty program, finding that Loblaw had contravened Principle 4.5.3 and 4.10 of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
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March 06, 2026
Over $704M lost to fraud in 2025, Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre data indicates
The Competition Bureau, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are banding together for the 22nd Fraud Prevention Month (FPM) to “equip Canadians with the tools to recognize, reject and report fraud.”
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March 06, 2026
WeirFoulds welcomes 2 new associates
WeirFoulds has added two associates to the firm: Veronica Cesario and Catalina Karam.
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March 06, 2026
Federal Court of Appeal decision highlights need for transparency in pricing
A recent decision from the Federal Court of Appeal confirms that businesses must be mindful of how they design their online purchase order processes or risk being subject to hefty fines under recent amendments to Canada’s Competition Act.