Immigration
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March 03, 2026
Ontario law society mandates Indigenous cultural competency course
Law Society of Ontario (LSO) benchers have narrowly approved a mandatory Indigenous cultural competency course for all lawyers and paralegals, despite concerns it could lead to a repeat of the statement of principles drama that engulfed the law society several years ago.
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March 03, 2026
OECD updates permanent establishment guidance for remote and hybrid work
On Nov. 19, 2025, the Organization for Economic Co‑operation and Development (OECD) released updates to the Model Tax Convention and its commentary, introducing an express analytical framework for assessing when a remote employee’s home office may constitute a “permanent establishment” (PE) of their employer in another jurisdiction. These changes are particularly relevant for organizations with cross-border remote or hybrid work arrangements.
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March 02, 2026
PBO’s analysis of immigration plan forecasts flat population growth in 2026
Canada’s population won’t grow this year under the federal government’s current immigration levels plan, but the number of temporary residents in Canada remains at historically high levels, according to the latest analysis by the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO), which provides independent economic and financial analysis to Parliament.
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March 02, 2026
Court grants judicial review of rejected LMIA applications
The Federal Court has allowed a judicial review of decisions refusing a company’s Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications, finding that the officer failed to address relevant documents and fettered discretion.
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March 02, 2026
Quebec company faces charges after CBSA investigation into hiring of unauthorized foreign workers
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced charges have been laid as a result of an investigation into the “unauthorized hiring of foreign workers” by a company in Quebec.
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March 02, 2026
More than 85,000 Canadians registered in Middle East as Iran war disrupts air travel in region
Ottawa says more than 85,000 Canadians have registered their presence in the Middle East with the Department of Foreign Affairs, urging those still in Iran to “shelter in place.”
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March 02, 2026
Emergence of a ‘New Iran’: Legal implications of a democratic transition
In early 2026, as Iran experienced widespread unrest amid economic collapse and inflation (exacerbated by the recent bombings by the U.S. and Isreal), Reza Pahlavi, the eldest son of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last shah of Iran, outlined a comprehensive vision for a post-Islamic Republic “New Iran.”
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February 27, 2026
Top judge, bar leaders call on profession to intensify defence of judicial independence, rule of law
To defend against the rising attacks on the rule of law in Canada, members of the bar and bench must step up their efforts to support judicial independence and counter misinformation and political interference with the courts, say Canada’s top judge and bar leaders.
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February 25, 2026
Expansion of immigration inadmissibility for senior positions in Iranian regime
Canada’s designation of the Islamic Republic of Iran under s. 35(1)(b) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) has been expanded to target senior officials serving since June 23, 2003, leading to over 17,800 applications reviewed for potential inadmissibility as of February 2026. This measure aims to bar individuals with senior positions in the Iranian regime from entering or remaining in Canada, resulting in investigations, inadmissibility findings and removals. This article examines the legal framework, enforcement data, procedural processes and remedies, with emphasis on the implications for Iranians holding such positions and facing potential removal.
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February 25, 2026
Court slams Human Rights Tribunal’s refusal to hear cases
The Ontario Divisional Court has dismantled a major pillar of the Human Rights Tribunal’s unfair drive to reduce its backlog by dismissing most claims without a hearing.