Natural Resources
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March 06, 2026
Exclusion of refugee claimants from subsidized childcare violates women’s Charter s. 15 rights: SCC
In a Charter s. 15(1) equality rights milestone, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that Quebec’s exclusion of refugee claimants from eligibility for subsidized childcare in the province unconstitutionally discriminates against women based on their sex.
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March 06, 2026
Canada, Japan announce new partnerships in trade, critical minerals, technology
Canada and Japan are introducing a new strategic partnership across the areas of critical minerals, defence, energy, trade and technology.
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March 06, 2026
WeirFoulds welcomes 2 new associates
WeirFoulds has added two associates to the firm: Veronica Cesario and Catalina Karam.
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March 05, 2026
Canada, Australia partner for critical minerals, defence, AI
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced new partnerships with Australia in investment, defence, security, critical minerals, energy and artificial intelligence.
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March 05, 2026
Randall Kahgee rejoins Pape Salter Teillet as senior counsel
Randall Kahgee has returned to Pape Salter Teillet LLP as senior counsel, according to the firm.
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March 04, 2026
Canada, China reduce tariffs, renew market access for exports
The federal government has announced it is renewing its economic relationship with China, with developments being made toward increasing exports to China by 50 per cent by 2030.
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March 03, 2026
Ontario law society mandates Indigenous cultural competency course
Law Society of Ontario (LSO) benchers have narrowly approved a mandatory Indigenous cultural competency course for all lawyers and paralegals, despite concerns it could lead to a repeat of the statement of principles drama that engulfed the law society several years ago.
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March 03, 2026
Feds create plan to tackle workforce challenges in mining, mineral industries
The federal government has assembled key industry leaders to create a plan to “protect workers and industry from immediate pressures while helping them transition to the future,” which will advance the efforts of the new Mining and Minerals Workforce Alliance.
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March 03, 2026
Ontario expands critical minerals list, releases new resource development strategy
In an effort to protect the province’s economy, the Government of Ontario has announced a plan to “overhaul and modernize Ontario’s Critical Minerals Strategy,” along with expanding the critical minerals list.
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March 02, 2026
Canada, India agree to enter into numerous economic partnerships
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that Canada and India will enter into a new Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) by the end of this year, along with signing five memorandums of understanding and launching planning initiatives following his visit to New Delhi this week.