Saskatchewan regulator’s 2024 report highlights mental health, AI, competency
In her introductory remarks, Law Society of Saskatchewan past president Suzanne Lalonde called it ‘a year of agility and progress for the Law Society’ — one ‘marked by emerging technologies, new wellness data and persistent access to justice challenges.’
Monday, June 30, 2025 @ 3:15 PM
Saskatchewan’s legal regulator was active last year in continuing its goals of increasing competency, minding members’ mental health and guiding lawyers in the use of artificial intelligence. The Law Society of Saskatchewan (LSS) laid out progress in these areas and others as part of its recently released annual report for 2024. ... [read more]
G7 countries reach accord for ‘side-by-side’ system on global minimum tax
Monday, June 30, 2025 @ 5:01 PM
Two weeks after their summit in Kananaskis, Alta., G7 countries have issued a statement endorsing an international “side-by-side” system that would exempt U.S. multinational corporations from two global minimum tax rules, helping to de-escalate growing tax tensions with the world’s largest economy. ... [read more]
Ontario judge warns of dire impact of split Appeal Court decision expanding s. 7 liberty rights
Monday, June 30, 2025 @ 3:31 PM
In a split decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal has quashed a residency requirement under the Canada Elections Act, finding it infringed on a returning officer’s s. 7 liberty rights under the Charter when he was disqualified from his position after moving outside the district. ... [read more]
Canada drops digital services tax to restart U.S. trade talks, avert more tariffs
Monday, June 30, 2025 @ 2:00 PM
The federal government has withdrawn its digital services tax (DST) on U.S. technology giants to resume trade negotiations days after U.S. President Donald Trump terminated talks with Canada over the levy. ... [read more]
SCC clarifies appeal right from removal orders in immigration judicial review case
Friday, June 27, 2025 @ 5:58 PM
In an immigration and statutory interpretation decision that sheds light on administrative law and how to analyze reasonableness in judicial review cases, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that foreign nationals may appeal removal orders to the Immigration and Refugee Board’s Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) if their visas were current on arrival in Canada, even if their visas expire after their arrival here. ... [read more]