January 30, 2026
The Federal Court has dismissed a proposed negligence class action against a federal agency that manages oil and gas resources on First Nations land, finding it does not have jurisdiction over the claims of sexual harassment, physical assault and other grievances within the context of the federal public service.
January 29, 2026
A settlement agreement has been reached in a class action relating to Île-à-la-Crosse residential school in Saskatchewan to acknowledge harms done to former students.
January 29, 2026
Members of the legal profession from across the country are applauding a public statement from Alberta’s three chief justices calling for respect and mutual support among the different branches of government. In a statement posted on the Alberta courts website earlier this week, Chief Justice of the Alberta Court of Justice James Hunter, Court of King’s Bench Chief Justice Kent Davidson and Acting Chief Justice of Alberta Dawn Pentelechuk said “a properly functioning democracy requires three separate branches of government that exercise their power and authority independently according to the Constitution.”
January 28, 2026
In a case referencing opposition to the Northern Gateway pipeline project, the Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) relating to confidential information being disclosed to only the judge in its application brought against the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS).
January 27, 2026
The Northwest Territories is boosting an assistance program for Indigenous groups in a bid to strengthen their ability to “participate meaningfully” in land and resource management.
January 23, 2026
Nova Scotia has a new funding program for organizations serving the province’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
January 23, 2026
Langlois Lawyers LLP has added five lawyers to its litigation group following their articling terms and calls to the Quebec bar, the firm has announced.
January 22, 2026
Two former Alberta justice ministers are among a group of lawyers and articling students attacking the provincial government for what they call “unacceptable behaviour” and urging Albertans to “use their voices to preserve our democratic institutions.”
January 21, 2026
The federal government has announced $1.5 million in renewed funding for a program that provides free legal advice and education to victims of workplace sexual harassment in B.C., according to a release.
January 20, 2026
The British Columbia government is postponing the introduction of proposed amendments to its Heritage Conservation Act, which were originally anticipated for spring 2026.