Other Areas of Practice
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January 21, 2026
Ontario privacy, human rights bodies publish principles for responsible use of AI systems
Ontario’s Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC) and Human Rights Commission (OHRC) have released joint principles for guiding responsible adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
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January 21, 2026
Court allows appeal for mortgage interest repayment in real estate dispute
The Ontario Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal relating to the repayment of 12 per cent interest on a mortgage for a commercial sale that did not go through.
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January 21, 2026
Clocks, time and the humiliations of criminal justice
When you are arrested and placed in a police cell, the police take your watch along with other personal possessions such as your wallet and phone — even your wedding ring. You soon realize there are no clocks in or visible from the cells, and no windows, so you have no idea what time it is.
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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
Alberta regulator warns investors of AI-driven scams, private chat frauds in 2026
The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) is warning the province’s investors about the top three scams and misleading tactics to be wary of in 2026, and how they can protect themselves.
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January 19, 2026
Canada, EU sign first-of-its-kind agreement for mutual recognition of architects
Canada has announced the launch of the Mutual Recognition Agreement for Professional Qualifications of Architects (MRAA), the first of its kind for professional services under a Canadian free trade agreement.
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January 19, 2026
Feds launch banned firearms buyback program for individuals
Canada has announced the launch of the Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program (ASFCP) for all eligible firearms owners. The voluntary program aims to remove dangerous, assault-style firearms from communities and give law-abiding gun owners an opportunity for fair compensation.
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January 19, 2026
B.C. Access to Justice Week looking at ‘opportunities to transform what justice looks like’
Legal advocates in British Columbia are gearing up for Access to Justice Week, which will run from Feb. 2 to 6.
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January 16, 2026
Court allows appeal in case of $3M penalty for undisclosed fee relating to mortgage
The Federal Court has allowed an appeal in a case where a financial institution was fined millions for two violations relating to fee disclosure in a mortgage agreement.
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January 15, 2026
Canadians could save billions with data portability, Competition Bureau report finds
The Competition Bureau has published a new report finding that Canadians could save billions if they are able to easily and securely transfer personal data between service providers.