March 31, 2026
The Government of Alberta announced that it will introduce a motion calling for “constitutional amendments that give the province a say in superior court appointments.”
March 31, 2026
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) has appointed Laura Levine as partner, innovation and artificial intelligence, a newly created role.
March 31, 2026
McKercher LLP has welcomed Sarah Regehr as director of finance in its Saskatoon office, effective March 23.
March 31, 2026
One of the most consequential constitutional cases in recent Canadian history was heard this week. At issue is not only the validity of Quebec’s Act respecting the laicity of the State — commonly known as Bill 21 — but also a deeper question: what happens to constitutional rights when governments can override them in advance?
March 31, 2026
Toto, draw that curtain back some more. How do we pick our judges?
March 30, 2026
On March 30, Prime Minister Mark Carney launched the process to “select the next judge of the Supreme Court of Canada, who will fill the vacancy created by the upcoming retirement of Justice Sheilah L. Martin.”
March 30, 2026
The federal government has appointed two judges to the Quebec Court of Appeal and Superior Court, the Department of Justice has announced.
March 30, 2026
The federal government has appointed five judges in Ontario, the Department of Justice has announced.
March 27, 2026
The federal government has appointed four judges to the Supreme Court of British Columbia in Vancouver, the Department of Justice has announced.
March 27, 2026
Amiram Y. Kotler has been appointed a judge of the Court of King’s Bench of Manitoba in Winnipeg, the federal government has announced.