May 11, 2026
The Canadian Digital Regulators Forum (CDRF) is hosting an interactive workshop that will bring together regulators and stakeholders to discuss the growing impact of artificial intelligence across competition, privacy, copyright, telecommunications and broadcasting policy, according to a May 11 release.
May 11, 2026
On May 6, Liberal member of Parliament Michael Coteau introduced a private member’s bill in Parliament to regulate the online use and dissemination of deepfakes, but high-profile privacy lawyer David Fraser warns that the proposed law will place an undue burden on digital platforms.
May 11, 2026
National Interest Waivers to obtain a green card (permanent residence) in the U.S. are getting a lot of attention these days. With large backlogs creating long waits for some people applying for green cards, applying with a request for a National Interest Waiver of the usual labor market testing requirement to complete the process can make green card processing much quicker — if you qualify.
May 11, 2026
Canadian law imposes two obligations on all parties to a commercial agreement such as a lease.
May 11, 2026
July 1, 2026, marks the sixth anniversary of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) and its first mandatory joint review. While the review is intended to assess CUSMA’s operation and consider modifications rather than serve as a full renegotiation, the current environment may expand its scope.
May 11, 2026
Three and a half years ago, I wrote in this column about the dangers of forcing treatment on people with serious mental health issues as a condition of keeping them living in the community.
May 08, 2026
The Supreme Court of Canada has explained the contours and application of the cause-of-action estoppel branch of the common law doctrine of res judicata, dividing 6-3 in a Newfoundland and Labrador power-of-sale case to hold that the appellant mortgagee’s $4-million claim under a collateral mortgage is res judicata as it had already been determined in an earlier court proceeding.
May 08, 2026
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal relating to alleged wrongful dismissal of a city employee due to not being vaccinated against COVID-19.
May 08, 2026
The B.C. Court of Appeal has struck a third-party claim against the province’s athletic commissioner arising from allegations of negligent regulation of a martial arts competition in which a participant suffered catastrophic injuries.
May 08, 2026
Once an insurance audit has been initiated, a health provider’s actions, including potential missteps, can significantly affect the outcome. Audits conducted by extended health benefits insurers frequently expand beyond routine claim verification and may lead to repayment demands, delistings or complaints to regulatory colleges.