Canada

SCC affirms 7-2 that methods of medical treatment cannot be patented in Canada

However, the court ruled that a dosing regimen for a Janssen Inc. schizophrenia drug is patentable

Jul 17, 2026

SCC affirms 7-2 that methods of medical treatment cannot be patented in Canada

Canada announces signing of United Nations anti-cybercrime convention

Jul 17, 2026

Treaty offers legal basis for international cooperation in fight against cybercrime

Canada announces signing of United Nations anti-cybercrime convention

University of Calgary law faculty appoints Haley Hrymak as first-ever experiential learning director

Jul 16, 2026

She spearheads clinical programs and the Student Legal Assistance initiative

University of Calgary law faculty appoints Haley Hrymak as first-ever experiential learning director

British Columbia’s first Black-focused legal clinic will launch next month

Jul 16, 2026

93 percent of Black respondents say BC legal system fails Black people: CABL feasibility study

British Columbia’s first Black-focused legal clinic will launch next month

Law Society of Alberta programming changes resulting from province's ‘Peterson law’ sparks criticism

Jul 15, 2026

President Bud Melnyk says the LSA has reached out to other orgs to continue some of the axed programs

Law Society of Alberta programming changes resulting from province's ‘Peterson law’ sparks criticism

Trademarks Opposition Board deletes software and all other goods in trademark registration

Jul 15, 2026

In proceeding brought by BLG, registration maintained for services that used mark in relevant period

Trademarks Opposition Board deletes software and all other goods in trademark registration