Business
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April 09, 2025
New $1 coin marks the creation of the Supreme Court of Canada 150 years ago
The Supreme Court of Canada marked a milestone birthday on April 8, 2025, 150 years after it came into existence on April 8, 1875, when the Supreme and Exchequer Courts Act received royal assent. The composition, powers and importance of the world’s only bilingual and bijural apex court have evolved considerably since the court first sat in 1876, after the original six-judge bench was appointed.
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April 09, 2025
Alberta introduces bill to tweak municipal governance, elections legislation
Alberta has introduced a number of amendments to its municipal governance and elections legislation, saying they will help ensure local governments are “strong and collaborative.”
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April 09, 2025
Appeal dismissed: Lack of timely objections by defence counsel sways court
Judges can sometimes make mistakes. Challenging a judicial decision can result in a judge wrongly deciding legal issues, making factual errors or using improper procedures. However, the chances of success in overturning a conviction are remote when the errors result from the defence counsel’s action.
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April 08, 2025
Joint Forum of Financial Market Regulators discuss responsible use of AI
Canadian financial market regulators from across multiple sectors wrapped up their annual meeting April 8 in Calgary after examining the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems by market participants, among other issues.
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April 08, 2025
Caroline Healey takes helm at Ship and Rail Compensation Canada
The new administrator of Ship and Rail Compensation Canada, Caroline Healey, has taken office for a five-year term.
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April 08, 2025
B.C. to lower notice period to end tenancy, publish Residential Tenancy Branch monetary orders
Starting in summer 2025, landlords in British Columbia will only be required to provide tenants three months’ notice, rather than the current four months, to end a tenancy for personal use.
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April 08, 2025
Alberta Court of Appeal: Relocation issues a factor in expropriation possession date extensions
Difficulties faced by business owners in relocating in response to a possession notice under Alberta’s Expropriation Act must be considered by courts deciding applications for possession date adjustments, the Alberta Court of Appeal has ruled.
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April 08, 2025
The truth about burnout | Norm Bowley
“I wish I had treasured the doing a little more and the getting it done a little less.” — Anna Quindlen
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April 08, 2025
When you’re in a trade war, Canadian contract law matters
Apart from the severe economic consequences like rattled markets and threat of a recession, a trade war also imposes significant uncertainty on commercial agreements with cross-border components. The decision by the American government to impose tariffs on various Canadian goods will have huge implications for Canadian businesses.
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April 08, 2025
The need for co-operation between separated parents
In the recent Ontario Court of Justice decision, Skiffington v. Parsons, 2025 ONCJ 66, para. 9, Justice Jennifer Daudlin addressed multiple parenting issues, including summer parenting schedules, structured travel provisions and transportation responsibilities. The decision underscores the necessity of co-operation between parents and facilitating parenting time to safeguard the children’s best interests, consistent with s. 24 of the Children’s Law Reform Act.