Constitutional
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January 20, 2026
B.C. postpones Heritage Conservation Act amendments to seek more feedback
The British Columbia government is postponing the introduction of proposed amendments to its Heritage Conservation Act, which were originally anticipated for spring 2026.
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January 20, 2026
Manitoba launches security fund for cultural groups, places of worship
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.
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January 16, 2026
N.B. opening anti-racism office, launching website
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.
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January 16, 2026
N.B. adopts ‘standardized’ discharge planning for all provincial prisons
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.
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January 12, 2026
Winnipeg police get money for ‘less lethal’ use-of-force ‘option’
Police in Winnipeg have been given almost a quarter of a million dollars to put towards a “long-range, less lethal” weapon the force describes as a tool to gain “pain compliance” through “blunt force trauma.”
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January 08, 2026
Court orders investigation into alleged discrimination over Elder services for Indigenous offenders
In a case where serious discrimination allegations were made for a correctional institution’s failure to provide appropriate Elder services to Indigenous offenders, the Federal Court has required an outside investigation to be conducted while remitting the matter back to the Special Advisor to the Commissioner.
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January 08, 2026
Nova Scotia releases first 2SLGBTQIA+ action plan
Nova Scotia has released its first 2SLGBTQIA+ action plan, which includes addressing that community’s lack of trust in the province’s justice system. A Jan. 8 news release describes the action plan as a “co-ordinated road map to advance equity, improve access to services and supports, and build safer, more inclusive communities.”
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January 07, 2026
SECURITIES COMMISSIONS - Investigations and examinations
Appeal by Binance Holdings Limited from investigation decisions by the Ontario Securities Commission and the Divisional Court. The Commission launched an investigation into Binance’s business relating to alleged violations of the Securities Act, which included trading in securities without registration or exemption.
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January 05, 2026
Court allows 5 interveners for Toronto bike lane Charter appeal
In a case concerning the unconstitutionality of removing bike lanes in Toronto, the Ontario Court of Appeal has allowed five organizations to act as interveners in an upcoming appeal by Ontario to be heard later this month.
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January 02, 2026
Two former Supreme Court judges among new Order of Canada appointees
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon has made 80 new appointments to the Order of Canada, including two former Supreme Court judges and six prominent members of the legal profession, according to a Dec. 31 news release from Rideau Hall.