Canada

SCC reconciles need to address high Indigenous incarceration rates with protecting Indigenous victims

A split ruling on Friday introduces a three-step test for reconciling the two requirements under criminal law

Oct 09, 2026

SCC reconciles need to address high Indigenous incarceration rates with protecting Indigenous victims

Courts ‘cannot provide an unlimited audience’ to AI filings, BCCA justice warns litigants

Oct 08, 2026

In a ruling this week, BCCA Justice Susan Griffin says AI has introduced access to justice issues

Courts ‘cannot provide an unlimited audience’ to AI filings, BCCA justice warns litigants

Nova Scotia Supreme Court suspends estate co-executor over conflict of interest

Oct 08, 2026

However, court finds refusal to livestream mother's memorial service did not justify removal

Nova Scotia Supreme Court suspends estate co-executor over conflict of interest

Legal sector salaries projected to rise above national average in 2027: Robert Half

Oct 08, 2026

Litigation support and eDiscovery directors could see 5.1 percent salary growth

Legal sector salaries projected to rise above national average in 2027: Robert Half

Legal org applies for injunction to force Quebec lawmakers to pledge allegiance to the king

Oct 07, 2026

The org’s request comes after the Parti Québécois won a minority government in Quebec this week

Legal org applies for injunction to force Quebec lawmakers to pledge allegiance to the king

Canadian Lawyer unveils Top Litigation Law Boutiques for 2026 

Oct 07, 2026

Survey highlights litigation expertise, courtroom advocacy and depth of talent 

Canadian Lawyer unveils Top Litigation Law Boutiques for 2026