Pulse
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December 04, 2024
New partner joins Bennett Jones in Toronto
A recent news release from Bennett Jones announced that Allyson Marta joined the firm as a partner in its Toronto office.
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December 04, 2024
New associate joins Hicks Morley
A recent news release from Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie LLP announced the addition of Jaime Rivera-Campos as an associate in the firm’s London office.
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December 03, 2024
Privacy Commissioner: New Ontario law regulating AI in public sector has significant shortcomings
Ontario’s privacy commission Patricia Kosseim has said that a lack of transparency and explicit independent oversight in a recently passed bill addressing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems at public sector entities should be a “cause of concern of Ontarians.”
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December 03, 2024
Judicial appointment announced in Nunavut
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the appointment of Susan Cooper as the chief justice of the Nunavut Court of Justice, a Nov. 29 news release announced.
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December 03, 2024
Judicial appointment announced in Saskatchewan
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani announced the appointment of Andrew S. Davis as a judge of Hid Majesty’s Court of King’s Bench for Saskatchewan in Regina, a Nov. 29 news release announced.
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December 03, 2024
Alberta, B.C. law societies hold last meetings of the year
The Alberta and B.C. law societies recently held their final meetings of the year, with both looking forward to new leadership in 2025.
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December 03, 2024
Ontario to regulate immigration consulting: Case for stronger oversight | Colin R. Singer
Ontario has announced plans to introduce legislation to regulate immigration consulting, aiming to protect newcomers from fraud and exploitation. As the province with 43 per cent of Canada’s newcomers — projected to reach 173,000 in 2025 across all permanent immigration programs — Ontario will become the third province, alongside Quebec and Saskatchewan, to regulate immigration consulting. This comes amid a growing number of reported cases of alleged fraud under federal programs being committed by immigration consultants.
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December 03, 2024
Harnessing AI in wind energy: Risks, opportunities, and the role of contractual clarity
The passage of Bill C-49 and amendments to Nova Scotia’s Accord Acts signal a significant opportunity for offshore wind energy investment in the province. As Nova Scotia strives to establish itself as a global leader in offshore wind, understanding how artificial intelligence (AI) can optimize operations and address project-specific risks is critical to success. Major investments are anticipated in the coming years, making it essential for stakeholders to explore AI-driven solutions to maintain competitiveness with leading jurisdictions.
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December 02, 2024
Ottawa lists Houthis as terrorist entity under Criminal Code
The federal government has listed “Ansarallah,” commonly known as the Houthis, as a terrorist entity under the Criminal Code.
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December 02, 2024
2 judicial appointments announced in Newfoundland and Labrador
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani announced the appointment of Glen L.C. Noel as a judge of the Court of Appeal of Newfoundland and Labrador and of Dean A. Porter as a judge of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador, a Nov. 29 news release announced.