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February 10, 2025
B.C. law society priorities for 2025 ‘haven’t changed that much’ from last year: president
The Law Society of British Columbia (LSBC) has held its first meeting of 2025, welcoming not only a new president but also a new CEO.
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February 07, 2025
Nova Scotia first to invite private firms to join public pension
Nova Scotia has become the first province in Canada to open its public service superannuation plan (PSSP) to private sector employers with the coming into force this week of the relevant legislation and regulations.
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February 07, 2025
The Friday Brief: Managing Editor’s must-read items from this week
Here are my picks for the top stories we published this week.
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February 05, 2025
B.C. Dental Association petition calls for changes to province's health professions legislation
The BC Dental Association (BCDA) has launched a public petition calling for changes to B.C.'s Health Professions & Occupations Act (HPOA), warning that the legislation as it stands could lead to “fewer available professionals, longer wait times, and higher costs for patients.”
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February 05, 2025
Dentons names 11 new partners
Denton's has named 11 new partners in various locations across Canada: Philippe Bergeron, Alex Eckler, David Gravel, Jennifer Thompson, Kyle Isherwood, Romain Droitcourt, Raphael T. Eghan, Kalen Lumsden, Zach Seymour, Cindy Yi and Kurtis Letwin.,
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February 04, 2025
Alberta COVID-19 report attacked as ‘anti-science and anti-evidence’
A recent government-funded report on Alberta’s COVID-19 response is being slammed by medical and legal professionals as ignoring science and advancing misinformation.
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January 31, 2025
Top judge says SCC wants to hear more private law cases, urges Canadians to ‘fight for’ rule of law
As the Supreme Court of Canada marks its 150th birthday amid rising incursions on the rule of law abroad, Chief Justice Richard Wagner says it can also be an opportune time for Canadians to reflect on the state of their own courts, the rule of law and their independent and impartial justice system.
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January 28, 2025
Ontario going to the polls Feb. 27
Confirming what has been the province’s worst-held secret over the past few days, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced Ontarians will head to the polls Feb. 27.
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January 24, 2025
The Friday Brief: Managing Editor’s must-read items from this week
Here are my picks for the top stories we published this week.
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January 23, 2025
SCC judge’s 13-year track record shows concern for fairness, privacy rights & access to justice
Supreme Court of Canada Justice Andromache Karakatsanis rarely attracts headlines, but her low public profile belies her impact on the legal landscape over the past 13 years in judgments that enforced the Charter rights of Canadians and pushed to expand access to justice, court watchers say.