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.
January 20, 2026
Following a handful of recent hate-related incidents, Manitoba’s government is launching a $1-million fund for cultural groups and places of worship to enhance safety and security.
January 16, 2026
New Brunswick’s Liberal government is opening an anti-racism office to promote “equity and inclusion” in the province — and is now stating it has completed a little more than half the recommendations made in a commissioner’s report on the prevalence of systemic racism.
January 16, 2026
New Brunswick has introduced a “standardized discharge-planning process” for all its provincial correctional centres. According to a Jan. 14 news release, the new discharge planning system will better connect all departing inmates to housing, identification, health care and community supports.