September 16, 2026
A behind-the-scenes bid by federal chief justices to make future recommendations from the federal independent judicial pay commission process binding on Ottawa is on hold as representatives of Canada’s 1,200 federal judges and Federal Court associate judges sue the Carney government for allegedly not giving “meaningful effect” to the work and non-binding advice of the latest quadrennial Judicial Compensation and Benefits Commission (Giardini Commission.)
September 16, 2026
When a deceased’s assets are concentrated in a private corporation, the estate trustee often feels pressured to become a director of the company. Is there a conflict? Is it a prudent course for a professional estate trustee?
September 15, 2026
In Avalin Group FZE c. Lauzon -- Planchers de bois exclusifs inc., 2026 QCCA 651, the Quebec Court of Appeal overturned the decision of the Quebec Superior Court, which considered that the wording of the arbitration prevented any referral of the case at hand to arbitration.
September 15, 2026
On Nov. 26, 2025, British MP and then-Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves stood up in the House of Commons and cut Britain’s employee ownership trust relief in half. “I will reduce that relief to 50 per cent,” the chancellor said, “retaining a strong incentive for employee-owned companies.”
September 15, 2026
All employees in Alberta have rights under the Employment Standards Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workers Compensation Act and Human Rights Act, right?
September 15, 2026
Over the past several years, I have bought a number of small, closely held businesses, including professional firms like law firms. Along the way our team has learned that the legal process of getting a deal done is not something to hand off entirely to counsel and wait. This is because many times, lawyers may have drafting and negotiation experience but aren’t too helpful at driving the transaction to its end while helping buyers make decisions. Buyers who understand what’s happening at each stage — and why — will close their transaction, on better terms, with less drama.
September 14, 2026
Justice Mary Lou Benotto’s recent review of Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) contains disturbing accounts of antisemitism. Jewish students, faculty and staff describe harassment, concealing their identity and feeling unsafe. Those accounts should be taken seriously, and TMU has an obligation to address them.
September 11, 2026
RBC’s new report, “A Smarter Immigration Strategy: Five Questions That Could Help Shape Canada’s Future,” arrives at an opportune moment. Published Sept. 1, it draws on consultations with more than 60 economists, demographers, policymakers and other experts.
September 10, 2026
The federal privacy commissioner has released guidance to help businesses assess third-party service providers’ privacy practices before working with them.
September 10, 2026
Canada has announced amendments to the Physical Activities Regulations (the Project List) under the Impact Assessment Act to streamline the review process for projects including pipelines, international and designated interprovincial power lines, and some offshore renewable energy projects.