September 11, 2026
RBC’s new report, “A Smarter Immigration Strategy: Five Questions That Could Help Shape Canada’s Future,” arrives at an opportune moment. Published Sept. 1, it draws on consultations with more than 60 economists, demographers, policymakers and other experts.
September 11, 2026
There is a financial consultant who posts on LinkedIn, presumably to let people know what he does and how he can help. He apparently specializes in developing wealth strategies for lawyers. I enjoy reading his posts. They are succinct, well-written and tell interesting stories about lawyers who earn a great deal of money but require help organizing their financial affairs to ensure that they can one day enjoy their retirement.
September 10, 2026
The federal privacy commissioner has released guidance to help businesses assess third-party service providers’ privacy practices before working with them.
September 10, 2026
Canada has announced amendments to the Physical Activities Regulations (the Project List) under the Impact Assessment Act to streamline the review process for projects including pipelines, international and designated interprovincial power lines, and some offshore renewable energy projects.
September 10, 2026
An Alberta court has awarded 15 months’ notice and 22 months’ notice to two automotive dealership employees after finding they were constructively dismissed when their employer abruptly increased their scheduled hours and changed their commission structure.
September 10, 2026
Eric Benkendorf has joined Duncan Craig LLP as an associate in Edmonton.
September 10, 2026
Fasken has welcomed Katie Higgins as counsel in its global infrastructure and projects group in Toronto.
September 10, 2026
Josée Turcotte has rejoined the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) as deputy superintendent, integrity, national security and integrated solutions.
September 10, 2026
The Ontario Court of Appeal has overturned a ruling in Panasonic Canada Inc.’s insurance coverage dispute with XL Specialty Insurance, finding that an endorsement governing cyber extortion and ransomware events with a US$3-million retention displaced the base policy’s US$1.5-million retention.
September 10, 2026
Canada’s defence sector is entering a period of significant transformation. Faced with rising geopolitical tensions, growing concerns about supply chain resilience and increasing defence obligations to allies, the federal government has signalled that it wants to build more of Canada’s defence capabilities at home.