Pulse
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April 28, 2026
Cultural humility and empathy in the legal profession
Over the past several years, Indigenous issues and reconciliation efforts have started to move out of the shadows and into the forefront of Canadian minds. However, the heightened attention following the May 27, 2021, media release by the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation, which revealed a ground-penetrating radar discovery of 215 unmarked graves at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School, has since steadily declined, despite the ongoing overrepresentation of Indigenous Peoples in the legal system, continued inequities in child welfare and persistent barriers to accessing culturally appropriate supports.
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April 28, 2026
Six months of tracking Toronto civil court delays: What the data shows
On Jan. 28, 2026, the Toronto Superior Court of Justice’s online booking system displayed no available dates for a Civil Case Conference. On Jan. 29, the wait was eight days. By Feb. 3, it was 210 days. Same court, same hearing type. Three wildly different outcomes in a week.
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April 27, 2026
Eric Adams named to Court of King’s Bench of Alberta
The federal government has appointed Eric M. Adams as a judge of the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta in Edmonton.
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April 27, 2026
Jordan Parmar joins MLT Aikins in Vancouver
MLT Aikins has added Jordan Parmar as an associate in its Vancouver office.
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April 27, 2026
Is it time to deconstruct your career in law?
Back when I was practising law, I was so clued out about physical work that I thought that Manual Labour was the president of Mexico. After I became a lawyer, the only work I did with my hands was typing. For many years, I was thoughtful, creative, and strategic. I hired people to do the physical work that I needed done so I could devote myself to what I arrogantly thought were more sophisticated pursuits.
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April 24, 2026
Grace Alcaide Janicas appointed to Ontario Superior Court
The federal government has appointed Grace Alcaide Janicas as a judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario in Welland.
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April 24, 2026
The hidden stress of workload management on young lawyers
Young lawyers expect to spend their early years learning how to research, draft, negotiate and advocate in court. Those skills are difficult, but at least they are taught openly. A senior lawyer will hopefully demonstrate how to structure a factum, mark up your work and explain what “good” looks like.
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April 23, 2026
François Joyal named to Federal Court after career at Department of Justice
The federal government has appointed François Joyal as a judge of the Federal Court.
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April 23, 2026
Saskatchewan introduces bill to bring in associate judges for King’s Bench
Taking its cues from a handful of other provinces, Saskatchewan has introduced legislation that would add associate judges to its Court of King’s Bench.
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April 23, 2026
Farris welcomes Casey-Leigh Dangers as articling student
Farris LLP has added Casey-Leigh Dangers as an articling student, the British Columbia-based firm says.