The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016. This process emphasizes transparency, merit, and …
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Saskatchewan has re-established a provincial courthouse in Lloydminster as a permanent location, with a fully operational registry office available to the public Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 …
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Why Québec politicians must swear an oath to the King — even if they don’t want to
By Yan Campagnolo, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa The leader of the Parti Québécois, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, sparked controversy by stating that he will not swear an oath of allegiance to …
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Five new commissioners have been appointed to the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission. Commissioners meet six times a year and are responsible for the strategic direction of the commission and …
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The Supreme Court of Canada is the highest court in the country and is responsible for interpreting the Canadian Constitution and making decisions on a wide range of legal issues. …
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With King Charles III on the throne, there are some name changes coming to Canada’s legal profession
With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the legal profession in Canada is going to see some key name changes. With King Charles III on the throne, questions have been …
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New Supreme Court justice O’Bansawin has background in labour, employment law
Michelle O’Bonsawin has been appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the appointment in August, and it took effect on Sept. 1, 2022. Justice O’Bonsawin …