Business
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December 24, 2024
Ontario government files leave to appeal application with SCC in climate change Charter rights case
The Government of Ontario has filed a leave to appeal application to the Supreme Court of Canada in a case challenging its passing of the Cap and Trade Cancellation Act, which lowered targets for greenhouse gas emissions.
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December 24, 2024
B.C. court refuses to certify overdose prevention site class action over lack of common issues
The B.C. Supreme Court has refused to certify a proposed class action alleging private and public nuisance related to disorderly conduct by the users of an overdose prevention site in downtown Vancouver.
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December 24, 2024
Trade tribunal extends Canadian duties on Chinese welded carbon steel pipe
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) has announced it will continue its 2019 order regarding the dumping and subsidizing of carbon steel welded pipe from China.
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December 24, 2024
What to expect from Canada immigration in 2025 | Colin R. Singer
Canada’s immigration landscape in 2025 is undergoing significant changes, driven by a need to address pressing domestic challenges such as housing affordability, strained public services and public sentiment shifts. The adjustments include a substantial reduction in immigration targets, program-specific modifications and a focus on balancing economic needs with integration capacities. Below is a detailed analysis of these anticipated changes and their implications.
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December 24, 2024
Ottawa to end extra points for job offers in ‘spring 2025;’ border ‘flagpoling’ now mostly barred
Ottawa says that from “spring 2025,” foreign nationals seeking permanent residence through the Express Entry program will no longer receive additional points for having a job offer; also work and study permits were no longer given to most “flagpolers” at Canadian ports of entry, as of Dec. 23 at 11:59 pm (ET).
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December 24, 2024
Doing good, doing well and promoting ourselves | Emanuela Truffo
Recently, a friend of mine shared footage of a Christmas parade aimed at the sole purpose of letting people have fun. There is no further purpose but to share one’s time with disadvantaged people. It is Christmas, after all.
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December 24, 2024
PROCEDURE - Trial judge's duties - Assessing credibility of witnesses - Charge or directions - Evidence of witnesses
Appeal by appellant from his conviction and sentence for sexual interference against his stepdaughter TRS. TRS alleged that he sexually assaulted her repeatedly when she was living with him and her mother, AR.
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December 23, 2024
Ontario township appeals discrimination ruling over decision not to declare June Pride month
A small Northern Ontario township and its mayor are seeking judicial review of a finding that their decision not to proclaim June as Pride Month was discriminatory.
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December 23, 2024
Feds release data on opioid-related harms, finds almost 4,000 deaths in six months
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has released the latest surveillance data on opioid and stimulant-related harms, noting that from January to June this year there were an average of 21 related deaths per day.
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December 23, 2024
Consultation period begins for proposed air passenger rights regulations
Canada has moved a step closer to stronger protections for airline travellers with the launch of a 75-day public consultation period — but the timing of the proposed passenger rights regulations remains uncertain.