Business
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March 10, 2026
Ottawa clears TikTok to continue operating in Canada subject to new data undertakings
The federal government has approved the continued operation of TikTok in Canada, subject to new legally binding undertakings requiring the company to strengthen protections for Canadians’ personal data and enhance safeguards for minors.
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March 10, 2026
Ottawa, B.C. move ahead with anti-hate legislation to combat rising antisemitism, targeted violence
As the federal and B.C. governments push ahead with new anti-hate measures, legal experts in the Jewish community advise that robust political leadership, specialized training for prosecutors and police, and new legal tools — bolstered by greater enforcement of the existing criminal law — are keys to fighting the explosion of antisemitism and hate in Canada since the terrorist massacre of hundreds of people in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.
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March 10, 2026
Ontario, Canada invest $228M for workers in the province
The Ontario government is expanding training and employment supports for those impacted by tariffs and global trade disruptions with a $228.8-million investment from the federal government over the next three years.
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March 10, 2026
Court grants Norwich order in movie copyright infringement case
The Federal Court has allowed a Norwich order compelling an internet service provider to disclose customer information in the case of alleged copyright infringement for distribution of a movie.
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March 10, 2026
Canadian cabotage and immigration rules for foreign trucking operations
Foreign motor carriers delivering freight into Canada operate within a tightly regulated framework that governs both the use of their equipment and the activities of their drivers while in Canada. Canadian cabotage and immigration rules are designed to protect the domestic transportation market while allowing international trade to function efficiently.
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March 10, 2026
Courtney Yaremchuk joins MLT Aikins in Edmonton
MLT Aikins has welcomed Courtney Yaremchuk as an associate lawyer in the firm’s Edmonton office.
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March 10, 2026
Keegstra in Bill C-9: An Act to Amend the Criminal Code: Hate propaganda, hate crime access
More than three decades after the Supreme Court of Canada decided R. v. Keegstra, [1990] 3 S.C.R. 697, the case continues to shape how Canadians think about hate speech, free expression and the limits of the Charter. Yet, while legal analysis has focused intensely on constitutional doctrine, far less attention has been paid to the place that gave rise to the case: Eckville, a small rural community in central Alberta. Revisiting Keegstra today, particularly in light of renewed legislative debates surrounding Bill C-9, requires not only revisiting the court’s reasoning, but also reconsidering how Eckville and central Alberta itself has been constructed in media, academic and greater legal narratives.
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March 09, 2026
Ontario appoints first military defence representative
The Ontario government has appointed its first military defence representative to promote the province’s defence industry in global markets and attract new defence investment while helping companies find opportunities to grow their export.
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March 09, 2026
Federal government commits $94.5M over five years to labour market data initiative
The federal government is set to invest up to $94.5 million over five years to produce consistent, foundational labour market information across key sectors, according to a release issued on March 9.
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March 09, 2026
New agreement will see faster approval for Alberta resource projects, premier says
Ottawa and Alberta have signed a deal that will restore provincial approvals on projects within the province’s jurisdiction.