Pulse
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April 10, 2024
Section 33:The national pacifier | Tega Adjara
Section 33 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, commonly known as the notwithstanding clause, has long been a contentious provision within Canada’s constitutional framework. This paper contends that the time has come to abolish s. 33 from the Charter, especially in light of the rising tide of global populism. As populist movements gain momentum worldwide, the need to protect democratic values and individual rights becomes increasingly urgent.
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April 10, 2024
Using AI to bring value to organizations | Connie L. Braun and Juliana Saxberg
For every risk inherent in AI adoption, there is a counter-argument that AI has the potential to unlock benefits and solve real-world problems that have heretofore eluded human capability. Machine Learning technologies are already recognized to be advancing medical research and patient care, improving decision-making, mitigating climate change and distributing food aid more effectively, among other benefits.
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April 09, 2024
Leadership changes announced at Cassels
Ryan Jacobs and Jonathan Sherman have been selected to serve as co-chairs of the executive committee at Cassels Brock and Blackwell LLP while Jennifer Wasylyk will be the new deputy managing partner, a press release from the firm reported.
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April 09, 2024
Two new judges appointed to B.C. court
British Columbia appointed Mandy Klein and Sabena Thompson to the provincial court, a news release from the Ministry of the Attorney General announced.
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April 08, 2024
Feds invest $2.4 billion in AI, including new office of AI and Data Commissioner
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a $2.4 billion package to accelerate job growth in Canada’s artificial intelligence (AI) sector, with $5.1 million dedicated to strengthening the enforcement of the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA).
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April 08, 2024
Chief Justice Wagner to be honoured by France
Chief Justice of Canada Richard Wagner will be the recipient of France’s highest distinction on Wed., April 10 at 7 p.m.
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April 08, 2024
Compelled speech and the last bencher election | Murray Gottheil
I am retired. I did not have a vote in the last Law Society of Ontario (LSO) election, at which party politics showed up for the first time.
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April 08, 2024
Mortgage broker’s fee: Borrower’s lawyer not liable
In a typical real estate closing, various parties may seek payment out of the proceeds of sale, including for any commissions that may be owing. Real estate and mortgage brokers will often require sellers or borrowers to pay commissions out of any funds received.
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April 08, 2024
Tyr LLP launches Intellectual property trial team
Tyr LLP has announced that Melanie Baird has joined the firm to launch an intellectual property trial practice. Baird joins Tyr from Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, where she led the firm’s IP litigation practice, along with two other IP litigators from Blakes, Cole Meagher and Nick Morrow. Baird is also joined by partner Amy Grenon (previously with Aird & Berlis LLP) and Laura E. MacDonald (previously with McCarthy Tetrault LLP).
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April 05, 2024
SCC rules ‘fraud exception’ bars Canadian bank from making payment demanded under letter of credit
Elaborating on the “fraud exception” to a bank’s obligation to pay on demand under a letter of credit, the Supreme Court of Canada has affirmed 7-2 that a Canadian bank was required to refuse payment to a letter of credit beneficiary due to a third party’s fraudulent behaviour, which was also attributable to the beneficiary.