CBA president, law society commend Alberta judges’ call for respect, support
Canadian Bar Association president Bianca Kratt said she commended the chief justices for their statement. ‘It is highly concerning, though, that they felt the need to issue it. As the statement reminds us, judicial independence isn’t a privilege for judges; it’s a constitutional safeguard that ensures all Canadians have access to courts free of political pressure,’ she said.
Thursday, January 29, 2026 @ 3:12 PM
Members of the legal profession from across the country are applauding a public statement from Alberta’s three chief justices calling for respect and mutual support among the different branches of government. In a statement posted on the Alberta courts website earlier this week, Chief Justice of the Alberta Court of Justice James Hunter, Court of King’s Bench Chief Justice Kent Davidson and Acting Chief Justice of Alberta Dawn Pentelechuk said “a properly functioning democracy requires three separate branches of government that exercise their power and authority independently according to the Constitution.” ... [read more]
Canada, plaintiffs reach proposed settlement in residential school case
Thursday, January 29, 2026 @ 5:29 PM
A settlement agreement has been reached in a class action relating to Île-à-la-Crosse residential school in Saskatchewan to acknowledge harms done to former students. ... [read more]
Ransomware attacks rising in Canada as AI fuels evolving threats: Cyber Centre report
Thursday, January 29, 2026 @ 4:07 PM
Ransomware attacks are on the rise in Canada and are expected to remain a significant threat over the next two years as cybercriminals leverage artificial intelligence and expand their targets beyond large organizations, according to a new report by the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (Cyber Centre). ... [read more]
Ottawa tables tax measures to hike GST credit, help defray rising costs of food and other basics
Thursday, January 29, 2026 @ 2:51 PM
The minority Liberal government has introduced Income Tax Act (ITA) amendments implementing Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement earlier this week proposing an increase to the GST/HST credit amounts to help Canadians pay for the skyrocketing costs of food and other essentials. ... [read more]
B.C., Tahltan approve Eskay Creek mine reopening under Declaration Act framework
Thursday, January 29, 2026 @ 12:21 PM
British Columbia and the Tahltan Nation have jointly agreed to the reopening of the Eskay Creek gold-silver mine near Stewart, B.C., in a move that is expected to eventually create approximately 1,000 construction jobs and more than 770 operational jobs, according to a B.C. government release. ... [read more]
