Business
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October 07, 2025
Lawyer ordered to pay costs for non-disclosure of gen AI use and citing fake precedents in court
In a cautionary case for litigation lawyers who use generative artificial intelligence (AI) for court submissions, a Federal Court associate judge recently hit an immigration lawyer with personal costs for submitting two defective AI-generated precedents and for breaching the Federal Court’s requirement to disclose any generative AI use in court filings.
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October 07, 2025
The I-94 question: Entering the U.S. as a Canadian and understanding your obligations
In today’s stricter enforcement environment in the U.S., it is imperative that travellers be both aware of and attentive to their status when admitted to the U.S. Making assumptions about status can lead to endless and significant problems. Never has “assuming” facts been more perilous than it is for today’s traveller entering the U.S.
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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
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
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.
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October 06, 2025
Supreme Court to clarify patentability of methods of medical treatment
After over a decade, the Supreme Court of Canada will hear a pharmaceutical patent case: Pharmascience Inc. v. Janssen Inc., et al. The case concerns the patentability of methods of medical treatment, an area of law that the courts have been grappling with for many years. The Supreme Court is set to determine whether dosing regimens fall within the statutory definition of “invention” of the Patent Act or remain unpatentable subject matter.