The Complete Brief
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October 06, 2025
Privacy commissioner calls for more oversight of cabinet powers under new national security bill
Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne warned MPs that proposed federal legislation giving cabinet ministers power to issue secret orders to obtain Canadians’ personal information must be constrained by clear tests of necessity, proportionality and oversight.
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October 06, 2025
Canada announces move to fall budget cycle
Minister of Finance and National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne has announced a new capital budgeting framework that aims to better position Canada to build homes, infrastructure and industries by shifting to a fall budget cycle.
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October 06, 2025
Danielle Joel, Max Muñoz join Miller Thomson as partners
Miller Thomson has announced that Danielle Joel and Max Muñoz have joined the firm as partners in the Toronto office.
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October 06, 2025
N.B. looking for feedback on water quality legislation
New Brunswick’s government is seeking input on proposed changes to laws governing water quality in the province. According to an Oct. 6 news release, environmental organizations, industry groups, First Nations and the public “can all take part in shaping new legislation that matches the needs and values of their communities.”
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October 06, 2025
Farm owners granted leave to pursue misfeasance claim against Crown
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has granted leave to two farm owners to bring an action for misfeasance in public office against Crown employees who allegedly removed half their cattle from the farm in bad faith and ill will.
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October 06, 2025
The gathering storm of the Strong Borders Act: Criticisms of Bill C-2
In part one of this series, we examined the sweeping ambitions of Bill C-2. While its measures promise a tougher stance against financial crime, they have sparked an equally vigorous debate. This instalment dives into those criticisms, unpacking concerns about privacy, solicitor-client privilege and the operational burdens placed on regulated entities.
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October 06, 2025
Cox & Palmer expands Halifax team with 6 new associates
Cox & Palmer has welcomed six new associates to its Halifax office.
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October 06, 2025
Alberta law society, bar association holding courses on well-being in legal profession
Ahead of World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10, the Law Society of Alberta (LSA) has launched a new course aimed at learning more about well-being in the legal profession.
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October 06, 2025
The Friendly Bar Series, No. 13: No brew, no bar
Recently, a friend lamented the loss of the Tim Hortons in the courthouse. At first, I dismissed it, being neither a coffee-shop enthusiast nor particularly invested in courthouse caffeine. Upon reflection, I saw it as a metaphor for the infrastructural and systemic flaws in the Ontario legal system.
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October 06, 2025
Canada signals renewed interest in attracting U.S. technology H-1B visa applicants
Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed that the federal government is examining measures to draw skilled workers affected by the recently announced US$100,000 H-1B fee, with particular attention to technology professionals. The initiative comes amid concerns over policy uncertainty in the United States, positioning Canada as an alternative destination for specialized talent.