Constitutional
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April 15, 2025
New CBA course aims to aid legal professionals in serving trans clients
During one of the most hostile periods in recent history for trans rights, the Canadian Bar Association has launched an online course to help legal professionals better serve trans people.
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April 14, 2025
Federal Court strikes veteran’s proposed class action over alleged health effects of mould on ship
The Federal Court has allowed a motion by Canada to strike a statement of claim in a proposed class action against the Canadian Armed Forces in a case where a veteran developed illness and injury due to mould on a ship.
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April 14, 2025
Schlifer Clinic announces awards for advocacy against gender-based violence
The Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic has announced that the 2025 Spirit of Barbra Schlifer Award will honour Marissa Kokkoros and Iman Mohamed.
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April 11, 2025
McGill faces proposed class action over alleged failure to address campus antisemitism
McGill University is facing a proposed class action over allegations that it failed to protect its Jewish students from discrimination and harassment during campus protests related to the conflict in Gaza.
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April 11, 2025
Quebec bolsters secularism rules as Supreme Court hears challenge to controversial law
Barely two months after the Supreme Court of Canada agreed to hear a challenge to Quebec’s controversial secularism law, widely known as Bill 21, the Quebec government tabled a contentious bill that will tighten secularism rules, extending the province’s ban on the wearing of religious symbols to support staff, including volunteers, in schools.
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April 11, 2025
David Nurse appointed Nova Scotia’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Review Officer
Lawyer David Nurse has been appointed as Nova Scotia’s new Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIPOP) Review Officer.
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April 10, 2025
Ontario court rules virtual access not required under open court principle
The Ontario Superior Court has ruled that denying virtual access to court proceedings does not violate the open court principle, clarifying that the principle does not guarantee the public’s right to be present in the courtroom.
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April 10, 2025
Constitutional clash brewing as Ottawa targets immigration bar with up to $1.5 million in admin penalties
Bar organizations are warning Ottawa that a new administrative monetary penalty regime to be applied to legal professionals — featuring penalties of up to $1.5 million for immigration and refugee lawyers determined by federal officials to have participated in clients’ misrepresentations — will be constitutionally challenged if lawyers are not exempted from the proposed regulations, which are expected to come into force later this year.
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April 10, 2025
‘Constitution does not fade from view in times of crisis,’ Ontario Appeal Court says in COVID-19 case
A former Ontario legislator has emerged victorious in his constitutional challenge of COVID-era gathering limits, with his lawyer saying the ruling will set the standard for jurisprudence on freedom of assembly issues in Canada.
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April 09, 2025
B.C. Court of Appeal overturns $10-million ruling against B.C. over misfeasance in public office
The B.C. Court of Appeal has overturned a $10-million damages award against the province for misfeasance in public office, ruling that misconduct by government officials did not cause the financial losses claimed by the plaintiff.