Pulse
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March 25, 2025
Time to rethink the appointment of judges | Michael Lesage
As Canada grapples with rising crime rates and declining public confidence in the administration of justice, the time has come to examine whether our traditional approach to judicial selection remains optimal. The evidence suggests that while appointments offer important protections, they must be balanced against democratic accountability and effective justice delivery. The future of Canadian justice may lie not in choosing between election and appointment, but in finding a middle path that preserves judicial excellence while ensuring courts remain responsive to society's evolving needs.
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March 24, 2025
New associate at Clark Wilson
Clark Wilson has welcomed a new associate, Carter Moe, to its infrastructure, construction and procurement group.
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March 24, 2025
McCarthy Tétrault adds new partner
Stephanie Henry has joined McCarthy Tétrault’s Calgary office as a partner in its employment and labour law group.
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March 24, 2025
Trump’s disregard for rule of law highlights fight for independence in B.C. | Michael D. Lucas
U.S. President Donald Trump’s direct disregard for the rule of law and lawyer independence has sent shock waves through the international legal community. His recent executive orders against law firms are concerning.
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March 24, 2025
Maple-washing: Regulatory and civil liability risks of calling a product Canadian
Canadian consumers are increasingly eager to support domestic products and are therefore scrutinizing product labels more than ever before. Meanwhile, Canadian businesses are working to meet the growing demand for Canadian-made products. While origin claims about products are generally voluntary, there can be significant legal risks from both regulators and civil claimants if those claims are false or misleading.
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March 21, 2025
Canada sanctions 8 Venezuelan officials, 3 Haitians individuals with dealings and immigration bans
The Government of Canada has imposed sanctions against three individuals it says have exacerbated the political, security and humanitarian crisis in Haiti and against eight current senior officials of the Venezuelan government it says have engaged in activities that directly or indirectly supported human rights violations or anti-democracy violations in Venezuela.
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March 21, 2025
More on LSO salary controversy | Gary S. Joseph
On March 20, 2025, the Law Society of Ontario treasurer released a statement addressing concerns with the controversy that has arisen around the salary increase granted to the former CEO by the now departed former treasurer. He invited members to provide thoughts and feedback to what appears to be an internal LSO email address. The treasurer addresses the issue of transparency in his statement. In that context I prefer to offer my thoughts in a more transparent form — that is, the legal media.
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March 21, 2025
Attention Walmart shoplifters | Marcel Strigberger
“My object all sublime I shall achieve in time — To let the punishment fit the crime” — The Mikado
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March 21, 2025
Two new partners at Nathanson, Schachter & Thompson
Nathanson, Schachter & Thompson (NST) has added Emily Hansen and James Parker as partners at its British Columbia-based firm.
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March 21, 2025
Quebec legislative proposal to create Unified Family Tribunal panned by experts
In its latest effort to revamp family law, Quebec introduced a bill that lays the groundwork to establish a unified family court to curb delays, simplify proceedings, and handle the majority of family legal proceedings, with an eye towards eventually stripping Superior Court of family matters, an undertaking family law experts have panned as ill-conceived and riddled with shortcomings as it is currently drafted.