Pulse
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March 12, 2025
Ottawa and Ontario send mixed messages on Canada reopening talks early on free trade deal with U.S.
Accelerating next year’s review of the Canada-U.S-Mexico (CUSMA aka USMCA) free trade agreement is not under discussion with U.S. trade officials, according to several federal Cabinet ministers, but Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick are poised to “start a conversation” tomorrow “toward a free trade deal that’s fair for both countries.”
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March 12, 2025
Two new judges appointed to Quebec courts
Bruno Guillot-Hurtubise and Patrick Girard have been appointed judges of the Superior Court of Quebec for the districts of Longueuil and Montreal, respectively, announced Minister of Justice and Attorney General Arif Virani.
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March 12, 2025
An interlude: Shared facilities agreements from RECO course | Harjot Atwal
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” — Mahatma Gandhi
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March 12, 2025
The legal stage: Exploring famous operas with legal themes | Connie L. Braun
Opera originated in Italy during the late 16th century to present a positive image of the ruler and his court to visiting dignitaries. With grand narratives and emotional depth, opera has long been a medium through which complex societal issues are explored.
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March 12, 2025
Improperly issued, executive employment contracts may be unenforceable | Frank Portman
The legal community was abuzz this week with the sudden exit of Diana Miles, the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) chief executive officer, with only a terse news release being provided to the public. Miles had been with the law society for more than 23 years. She was named acting CEO of the LSO in September 2017; the position was made permanent in March 2018.
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March 12, 2025
The SCC’s temporary validity doctrine: A well-intentioned misstep? | Hodine Williams
The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) has long been celebrated as the guardian of the Constitution, the institution tasked with ensuring that the laws of the land align with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. But over the past few decades, a judicial innovation known as “temporary validity” has crept into the court’s toolkit, raising profound questions about its role, its adherence to constitutional principles, and its relationship with the other branches of government.
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March 11, 2025
Law Society of Ontario awards honorary doctorate at ceremony
During the Law Society of Ontario’s (LSO) Call to the Bar ceremony that took place on March 10, Ronald D. Manes received a degree of doctor of laws, honoris causa (LLD).
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March 11, 2025
The law means never having to say you’re sorry | Murray Gottheil
The old timers among us will remember the 1970 movie Love Story, which featured what may be the stupidest line of dialogue ever. I refer to the statement that “love means never having to say you’re sorry.”
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March 11, 2025
Two new appointments made to Ontario courts
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani has announced that two judges have been appointed to new positions in courts in Ontario.
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March 10, 2025
New judges appointed to Federal Court
Darren Thorne and Andrew J. Brouwer have been appointed to the Federal Court, announced Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani. Justice Thorne replaces Justice H.S. Brown, who became a supernumerary judge on June 15, 2024, and Justice Brouwer replaces Justice M.D. Manson, who became a supernumerary judge as of Feb. 18.