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May 01, 2024
3 new judges appointed to Ontario Court of Justice
A news release from the Ontario government announced the judicial appointment of Joanna Harris, Jason Miller and Sara Mintz to the province’s Court of Justice, effective May 9, 2024.
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May 01, 2024
Ecojustice declares disappointment in plastic pollution treaty negotiations
Canada’s largest environmental law charity is expressing dismay with the results of negotiations to reach a global plastic pollution treaty, which wound up in Ottawa this week.
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May 01, 2024
Open letter to benchers: Contemplations for the next treasurer election| Joseph Groia
Since 1797, the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) has enjoyed the privilege of self-regulation for lawyers. This independence allows lawyers and paralegals to govern themselves free from the political winds of the day. The LSO regulates in the public interest to ensure that all of its members demonstrate competence, ethical behaviour and adherence to the rules. Even after 236 years, this mandate for benchers remains unchanged.
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April 30, 2024
Environmental audits point to failings in several federal government programs
An $8 billion federal program aimed at curbing Canada’s largest industrial greenhouse gas emitters has only signed up five companies since its launch in 2020, according to an audit by the federal commissioner of environment and sustainable development.
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April 30, 2024
Feds bring changes to Start-up Visa and Self-Employed Persons programs
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marc Miller has announced a number of changes to Canada’s federal business programs designed to help reduce processing times and application backlogs, taking effect April 30.
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April 30, 2024
Lawyers among PM’s changes in public service senior ranks
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced in a recent news release several changes in the senior ranks of public service personnel, including Jean-François Fortin and Samantha Maislin Dickson.
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April 30, 2024
B.C. benchers raise concerns about legal professions law, join Alberta in adopting competency rules
The B.C. law society is continuing to raise alarm bells about the province’s newly proposed Legal Professions Act, saying more consultation is needed on the controversial legislation.
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April 29, 2024
Alberta challenges proposed plastic production cap amid global treaty negotiations
The Alberta government has announced that it will challenge any national cap on plastic production in court, claiming that the measure under consideration in ongoing negotiations for a global plastics treaty would cost the province thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in investments.
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April 29, 2024
Goldblatt lawyer wins 2024 Spirit of Schlifer Award
Kristen Mercer of Goldblatt Partners LLP was announced as a winner of the 2024 Spirit of Schlifer Award, a news release from the firm reported.
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April 29, 2024
Newfoundland and Labrador court orders Husky Oil to pay $2.5M over oil spill
The Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador has ordered Husky Oil to pay a fine of $2.5 million in relation to the 2018 release of an estimated 250,000 litres of crude oil into the waters southeast of Newfoundland and Labrador due to an equipment failure.