Pulse
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March 19, 2026
Bree Jamieson-Holloway appointed chairperson of Canadian International Trade Tribunal
Bree Jamieson-Holloway has been appointed chairperson of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT), the federal government has announced. Her term runs until Dec. 4, 2027.
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March 19, 2026
Five associates join Stikeman Elliott’s Montreal office
Stikeman Elliott has added five associates to its Montreal office.
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March 19, 2026
Law school: The dean, the dance and the Holy Grail
There are three reasons I decided to apply to Queen’s law school back in 1968.
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March 19, 2026
The view from inside jail: Parole hearing
I’ve written twice previously about aspects of parole — how complicated it is to figure out, and about halfway houses and the crazy rules of parole. A parole hearing, though, is a unique exercise in public humiliation, in some ways worse than a trial. Like a trial, it is a piece of theatre, with all the parts scripted in advance.
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March 18, 2026
The mask of professionalism: Stress of maintaining the ‘good lawyer’ image
In the first part of this two-part series (see link below), I wrote that in addition to actual legal work, most lawyers are also expected to act, speak and dress in certain ways. This added layer of effort can feel like a performance. It requires constantly monitoring yourself to maintain the image of a “good lawyer,” and it is exhausting. Here, I turn to what can be done to reduce the stress associated with all this extra labour.
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March 18, 2026
Crown prosecutor Johal joins Alberta’s King’s Bench
Parminder K. Johal, a Crown prosecutor with the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service in Edmonton, has been appointed a justice of the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta in Edmonton, the federal government has announced.
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March 18, 2026
Mark Johnson joins McCarthy Tétrault’s business law group
Energy, infrastructure and construction lawyer Mark Johnson has joined McCarthy Tétrault as a partner in its business law group in Toronto.
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March 18, 2026
Distinct, complementary roles of section 3 counsel and litigation guardians in Ontario capacity proceedings
When a party is incapable of instructing counsel, or their capacity is in question in a proceeding, two distinct safeguards exist under Ontario law to protect that party’s interests.
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March 17, 2026
SCC heard more cases in 2025 but still fewer than pre-pandemic; number expected to rise in 2026
The Supreme Court of Canada heard more appeals last year than in 2024 and delivered its reserved judgments more quickly, but its hearings and output in 2025 were not yet up to pre-pandemic levels, according to the top court, which states it “expects to hear even more cases in 2026.”
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March 17, 2026
The psychology behind the AND mindset: How firm growth and personal freedom collide
In the complex world of business, the dichotomy between growth and personal freedom often fails to achieve both. Lawyers frequently find themselves at a crossroads, torn between the relentless pursuit of success and the elusive quest for personal well-being. However, a transformative concept is emerging that challenges this binary thinking: the AND mindset. This article explores the psychology behind the AND mindset and how it can enable law firm growth while simultaneously fostering personal freedom.