May 20, 2026
The Federal Court has dismissed an application for judicial review, finding that the Military Police Complaints Commission cannot compel the Canadian Forces Provost Marshal to produce records tied to conduct-complaint investigations.
May 20, 2026
Ontario Attorney General Doug Downey has appointed five judges to the Ontario Court of Justice, effective May 27, 2026.
May 20, 2026
John Chedid has joined Langlois as a lawyer in its litigation and dispute resolution group.
May 20, 2026
The Government of Ontario is proposing amendments to the Planning Act that would “help prevent illegal land uses, including for trucks and the operation of commercial trucking activities on land not zoned for industrial use.”
May 20, 2026
Saskatchewan is seeking feedback on proposed legislative changes that would modernize adoption laws to reflect the current “social, cultural and legal landscape” — particularly when it comes to Indigenous identity, language and community.
May 20, 2026
Alberta has announced plans to reach out to the public on recommendations aimed at developing a long-term provincial approach for managing oilsands mine water and fluid tailings.
May 20, 2026
For seriously injured Ontarians, a catastrophic impairment (CAT) designation is critical. It unlocks enhanced medical, rehabilitation and attendant care benefits, often the difference between meaningful recovery and long-term hardship.
May 20, 2026
As commercial disputes increasingly cross borders, Canadian courts are more frequently asked to assess the legal effect of foreign judgments, prosecutorial decisions and parallel proceedings arising from unfamiliar legal systems. One recurring question is whether a foreign criminal or quasi-criminal decision should bar subsequent civil litigation in Ontario through doctrines such as res judicata, issue estoppel or abuse of process.
May 20, 2026
Professionals subject to a code of ethics may, in the course of their practice, become the subject of disciplinary complaints.
May 20, 2026
The spectre of police surveillance has long occupied an uneasy place in Canadian constitutional law. Wiretaps, tracking warrants, production orders and covert searches have traditionally been constrained by judicial authorization and Charter scrutiny.