On March 18, 2025, the Government of Manitoba introduced Bill 43, The Human Rights Code Amendment Act, which proposes to amend The Human Rights Code (the "Code") to include "gender expression" as a protected characteristic.

The Government of Canada's Action Plan to advance the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Canada...

On June 25, 2025, the federal government announced changes in post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility.

Random COVID-19 testing for travellers and vaccination requirements for foreign nationals entering Canada will soon come to an end, according to multiple media reports.

On October 24, 2024, the Government of Canada announced its intention to reduce immigration levels for 2025-2027...

The Trump Administration issued an Executive Order (EO) on the evening of September 19, 2025, outlining the framework for the anticipated "gold card" visa, a visa program that will facilitate...

On June 3, 2025, Bill C-2, a new border security Bill – dubbed the Strong Borders Act – was introduced in the House of Commons.

On February 18, 2025, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program ("SINP") announced a temporary intake pause for new Job Approval Forms ("JAF").

Employers looking to upgrade their foreign workers' skills to address critical labour shortages will benefit from a new temporary measure introduced by the federal government.

A class action has been certified by the B.C. Supreme Court in 0116064 B.C. Ltd. v. Alio Gold Inc. et al. S.C.B.C. No. S194929. The action was certified on July 28, 2023.

A Saskatchewan court awarded $150,000 in damages after defamatory Facebook posts accused a rural municipality administrator of lying, misallocating funds and theft. The case demonstrates how social media accusations in small communities can cross the line from legitimate criticism into actionable defamation, particularly when targeting public officials whose roles depend on trust.

On February 2, 2023, the Supreme Court of Canada granted leave to appeal the Federal Court of Appeal's decision in Canada v Jim Shot Both Sides, 2022 FCA 20.

In Lam v. Flo Health Inc., 2024 BCSC 391, the Supreme Court of British Columbia certified a proposed class action lawsuit against Flo Health Inc. for an alleged privacy breach involving...

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of Canada in R. v. Bykovets, 2024 SCC 6, confirmed that Canadians' IP addresses are private, mandating law enforcement to obtain a search warrant for access, as well as setting a precedent ...

The government of Alberta has enacted an exemption to the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act for Dow Chemical's Path2Zero Expansion Project, making Alberta the only province to provide such an exemption for a project from a private corporation.

Recent amendments to Canada's Pest Control Products Act through Bill C-30 have introduced significant regulatory changes that directly impact drone operators in agriculture. These modifications modernize the framework for pesticide application using unmanned aerial vehicles, creating new compliance requirements and opportunities for Canadian farmers. Understanding these legal implications is essential for agricultural operations looking to integrate drone technology into their pest management practices.

Calgary-based Phyto Organix Ltd. has been awarded a multi-million-dollar grant to build North America's first net-zero plant protein processing facility.

On November 25, 2024, the first session of Saskatchewan's new Legislative Assembly opened with the Lieutenant Governor's Speech from the Throne, outlining plans and initiatives...

As international trade tensions between Canada and the U.S. have been escalating in recent months under the administration of President Donald Trump, and with tariffs imposed by China on agriculture imports...

In previous blogs, we wrote about the significant concerns that have been raised with respect to an organization's use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems.