The Complete Brief
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April 22, 2026
CRIMINAL CODE OFFENCES - Offences against person and reputation - Homicide - Second-degree murder
Appeal by George from her conviction for second-degree murder arising from the stabbing death of her uncle, Beaver. The Crown’s case at trial was that George organized a home invasion intending that Beaver be killed, with her boyfriend, Cavanagh, as the stabber.
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April 22, 2026
‘Pig butchering’ scams leave Canadian victims with few recovery options
A Canadian who wires six figures to what appears to be a legitimate investment platform — only to discover it is fictitious — faces a stark reality. The funds are gone, and the perpetrators are often unidentified.
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April 21, 2026
Ottawa introduces bill to establish sovereign space launch capabilities
The federal government introduced the Canadian Space Launch Act in Parliament on April 21, aiming to give Canada sovereign space launch capabilities and reduce reliance on foreign partners.
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April 21, 2026
Feds establish Domestic Trade Commissioners Network to promote internal trade
On April 21, the federal government launched the Domestic Trade Commissioners Network, which involves “representatives from each province, territory, and federal Regional Development Agency (RDA) working in collaboration.”
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April 21, 2026
B.C. premier backs off plan to revise Indigenous rights law
B.C. Premier David Eby has walked back his pledge to change the province’s landmark Indigenous relations law during the current legislative session. In a statement issued alongside B.C.’s First Nations Leadership Council, Eby said the government will not be introducing legislation to suspend or amend the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) during the spring session — something Eby had previously said was “non-negotiable.”
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April 21, 2026
B.C. allows rural employers to retain foreign workers above cap
British Columbia has announced it is opting into a temporary federal measure allowing rural employers to retain low-wage temporary foreign workers beyond the federal 10 per cent cap, according to a release issued April 20.
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April 21, 2026
B.C. law society benchers tackle finances, AI at April meeting
It was all about numbers and AI at the most recent meeting of Law Society of British Columbia (LSBC) benchers. Benchers reviewed and approved the law society’s 2025 audited year-end financial report at their April 17 meeting, which showed a deficit in the LSBC general fund of $3.85 million, lower than the $4.6-million deficit projected when setting the 2026 budget.
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April 21, 2026
Harper Grey adds James Dawson and Catherine Wong as associates
Harper Grey has added James Dawson and Catherine Wong as associates, the firm says.
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April 21, 2026
Justice Muise retires from Nova Scotia Supreme Court
Justice Pierre L. Muise of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia will retire effective April 21, 2026, after more than 16 years on the bench, the Nova Scotia Judiciary has announced.
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April 21, 2026
Responding to complaints before the College of Nurses of Ontario: Process and tips
As legal counsel for all types of nurses, including nurse practitioners, registered nurses and registered practical nurses, we are frequently retained to provide assistance in responding to complaints filed with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). Although the regulatory framework governing complaint matters is complex, the following summarizes the core information that nurses should be aware of in order to navigate the process effectively.