Pulse
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May 01, 2025
So you think judges should be elected, Mr. Ford?
Well, Premier Ford, I guess you haven’t been reading my columns.
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May 01, 2025
Steeves Bujold named interim chief inclusion officer at McCarthy Tétrault
McCarthy Tétrault has announced the appointment of Steeves Bujold as its interim chief inclusion officer, effective May 5.
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May 01, 2025
Breaking barriers: Women in leadership in Iran
In Iran, the path to leadership for women is fraught with obstacles that reflect a deep entanglement of cultural tradition, legal restriction and institutional discrimination. Yet, Iranian women are demonstrating remarkable resilience, adopting innovative strategies to assert their influence and reshape what leadership means in a restrictive environment.
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April 30, 2025
Ford unveils proposed bail reforms, comes under fire for comments on judicial independence
The Ontario government has announced plans to toughen the province’s bail system through measures that include the introduction of special teams of prosecutors dedicated to arguing for the continued incarceration of serious and violent offenders at bail hearings.
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April 30, 2025
Policing the police? Calling out racial profiling for what it really is
As a Black person, there are many issues you have to contend with on a daily basis. You may leave your house, but there is no guarantee you will return home. I mean, that is the case for everyone, right? Not quite; the risk increases exponentially when the “hue” of your skin is an ever-present factor.
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April 30, 2025
Blair McRadu joins Dickinson Wright’s Toronto office
Dickinson Wright has announced that Blair McRadu has joined its Toronto office as of counsel.
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April 30, 2025
McLennon Ross adds two new lawyers in Edmonton
Lisa Sirman and Lauren Peebles have joined McLennon Ross at its Edmonton office.
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April 30, 2025
LinkedIn and the peepers
About this time of year in my corner of the world, the tiny frogs known as spring peepers arrive in their millions. And millions. They’re countless, and everywhere.
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April 29, 2025
Scott Robson joins Lerners
Lerners has announced the addition of Scott Robson as an associate in its business law group.
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April 29, 2025
Clark Wilson welcomes new associate Harkeerit Shoker
Clark Wilson has announced the addition of Harkeerit Shoker as a new associate in its private company mergers and acquisitions group.