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September 17, 2026
For justice to exist alongside AI governance, we must adopt a sociotechnical approach instead of a purely technical approach to safeguard rights. This requires maintaining the justice system, including courts and other legal institutions, at the core of the sociotechnical system, revealing how language shapes law and governance, and how power, authority and control over AI remain subject to human responsibility.
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September 17, 2026
Corinne Pereira appealed three B.C. Supreme Court orders arising from her proceedings against the B.C. Labour Relations Board: an order striking her petition for judicial review, an order declaring her proceedings vexatious, and an order dismissing her application to disqualify the chambers judge for alleged bias.
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September 16, 2026
The B.C. Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal in a proposed class action against Telus, finding that the judge did not err in ordering a petition on secondary market misrepresentation and the certification application to be heard sequentially.
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September 16, 2026
This week, federal, provincial and territorial privacy and information commissioners and ombuds met in Ottawa to “explore ways to continue to foster public trust in democratic institutions through transparency, privacy protection and independent oversight.”
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September 16, 2026
The Ontario Court of Appeal has upheld a lower court decision refusing to allow a contemnor to set off a contempt costs award against costs his companies received after the court found that their s. 7 Charter rights had been violated in the contempt proceedings.
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September 16, 2026
As employers begin planning for 2027, they should take the opportunity to review the immigration status of their foreign national workforce. In addition to operational disruptions, employers may also face regulatory and compliance risks if foreign nationals work without legal work authorization.
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September 16, 2026
A behind-the-scenes bid by federal chief justices to make future recommendations from the federal independent judicial pay commission process binding on Ottawa is on hold as representatives of Canada’s 1,200 federal judges and Federal Court associate judges sue the Carney government for allegedly not giving “meaningful effect” to the work and non-binding advice of the latest quadrennial Judicial Compensation and Benefits Commission (Giardini Commission.)
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September 16, 2026
The first part of this article examines the reasons why purchasers of newly built proposed condominium units are particularly susceptible to being caught in a falling market. The challenges currently faced by many such purchasers, in a climate where prices are lower than they were at the time of executing the purchase agreement, are unusual but not unique. What are the options for a purchaser in regard to an upcoming closing of a proposed condominium unit from a declarant, where the market value of the unit is significantly less than the price set out in the purchase agreement? While there is no “silver bullet” solution to the problem, here are some thoughts:
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September 16, 2026
When a deceased’s assets are concentrated in a private corporation, the estate trustee often feels pressured to become a director of the company. Is there a conflict? Is it a prudent course for a professional estate trustee?
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September 16, 2026
Exclusive use clauses continue to attract increased attention from the Competition Bureau. While there have not yet been any Competition Tribunal or court decisions applying the amended Competition Act to exclusive use clauses, the bureau has signalled increased enforcement activity in this area, and early responses from the commercial leasing industry are beginning to emerge.
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September 16, 2026
Appeal by Brillion Homes Ltd. (Brillion Homes) and Christa Vina Investment Ltd. (Christa Vina) (collectively, appellants) from a judgment awarding Tony Hayre Management Services Ltd. (Tony Hayre Management) damages for breach of a construction management contract.
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September 15, 2026
Today, Prime Minister Mark Carney introduced the new Productivity Mega Deduction at the first Canada Investment Summit in Toronto. The tax incentive will increase the share of assets covered from 15 per cent to more than 65 per cent. He also announced that Canada will seek private investment through long-term concessions to operate the country’s four largest airports.
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September 15, 2026
Eryn Stewart has joined McDougall Gauley LLP as an associate in its Regina office.
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September 15, 2026
The employment insurance (EI) premium rate for employees will remain at $1.64 per $100 of insurable earnings in 2027, but the maximum annual insurable earnings threshold will rise to $70,800 from $68,900 in 2026, the Canada Employment Insurance Commission has announced.
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September 15, 2026
In Avalin Group FZE c. Lauzon -- Planchers de bois exclusifs inc., 2026 QCCA 651, the Quebec Court of Appeal overturned the decision of the Quebec Superior Court, which considered that the wording of the arbitration prevented any referral of the case at hand to arbitration.
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September 15, 2026
On Nov. 26, 2025, British MP and then-Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves stood up in the House of Commons and cut Britain’s employee ownership trust relief in half. “I will reduce that relief to 50 per cent,” the chancellor said, “retaining a strong incentive for employee-owned companies.”
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September 15, 2026
All employees in Alberta have rights under the Employment Standards Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workers Compensation Act and Human Rights Act, right?
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September 15, 2026
Over the past several years, I have bought a number of small, closely held businesses, including professional firms like law firms. Along the way our team has learned that the legal process of getting a deal done is not something to hand off entirely to counsel and wait. This is because many times, lawyers may have drafting and negotiation experience but aren’t too helpful at driving the transaction to its end while helping buyers make decisions. Buyers who understand what’s happening at each stage — and why — will close their transaction, on better terms, with less drama.
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September 15, 2026
The prospect of upcoming new residential condominium closings is causing significant anxiety to both purchasers and developers. The issue: current market conditions have created the unusual situation in which the market value of proposed units has fallen.
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September 14, 2026
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has removed 111 foreign nationals from Canada as part of an enforcement initiative targeting people with suspected links to extortion and organized crime.
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September 14, 2026
The federal government has announced that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will prioritize advance income tax ruling requests related to investments of $1 billion or more in Canada.
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September 14, 2026
Justice Mary Lou Benotto’s recent review of Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) contains disturbing accounts of antisemitism. Jewish students, faculty and staff describe harassment, concealing their identity and feeling unsafe. Those accounts should be taken seriously, and TMU has an obligation to address them.
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September 14, 2026
Miller Thomson has welcomed Shubhreen Dosanjh as counsel in its financial services group in Toronto.
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September 14, 2026
Tyler Planeta has joined Berger Montague as senior counsel in its Toronto office.
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September 14, 2026
Appeal by ADP Financial Ltd. (ADP) from dismissal of its action against AWM Financial Services Inc. (AWM) concerning parties’ agreement governing their insurance broker and managing general agency relationship.