Pulse
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February 19, 2026
Legal programs cannot be treated as line items on a budget
The Paralegal Town Hall stands in proud partnership with the Ontario Association of Black Paralegals as we introduce a joint open letter addressed to Premier Doug Ford, Attorney General Doug Downey, Minister Paul Calandra, members of college boards of governors, and other key decision-makers across Ontario.
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February 18, 2026
Foreign doctors, senior managers among new categories for Express Entry program in 2026
Foreign researchers and senior managers with Canadian work experience are among the new categories of skilled occupations that qualify for Canada’s Express Entry immigration system in 2026.
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February 18, 2026
Berta Lopera joins Harper Grey as associate counsel
Berta Lopera has joined Harper Grey’s business law group as associate counsel, focusing on wills and estates, according to the Vancouver-based firm.
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February 18, 2026
Rick Woodburn named director of Nova Scotia’s Public Prosecution Service
Rick Woodburn has been appointed director of Nova Scotia’s Public Prosecution Service after serving in the role on an acting basis, according to a provincial announcement.
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February 18, 2026
Mobility, emergencies, constitutional limits: Reflection on Taylor v. Newfoundland and Labrador
The Supreme Court of Canada recently released its decision in Taylor v. Newfoundland and Labrador, 2026 SCC 5, a case that grew out of the strict travel controls introduced at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the early months of 2020, the province required individuals to obtain prior approval before entering. Many non-residents were turned away, even when the reasons for travel were deeply personal.
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February 17, 2026
Nova Scotia Provincial Court welcomes 3 new judges
Three new judges have been appointed to the Provincial Court of Nova Scotia, according to an announcement from the province’s attorney general and minister of justice.
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February 17, 2026
Carney appoints Janice Charette as chief trade negotiator to the U.S.
Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed the Honourable Janice Charette as Canada’s next chief trade negotiator to the United States, according to a news release.
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February 17, 2026
Tumbler Ridge: When trying to make sense of the unimaginable causes unjustifiable harm
The death toll in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., is devastating. Children gunned down, teachers killed, dozens of people injured — the horror and tragedy are unimaginable in this country. The nation grieves.
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February 17, 2026
‘Just a paralegal’: Clearing up some misconceptions about these officers of the court
There is a phrase that still circulates in court hallways, online comment sections and sometimes even in the quiet doubts of new licensees: “Just a paralegal.”
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February 13, 2026
From rainmaker to CEO: How law firm owners scale beyond $1M without becoming the bottleneck
In 2026, many law firm owners face a crossroads. Success as a “rainmaker” — a partner who brings in clients and revenue — often leads to the challenge of scaling their firm beyond the $1-million mark. The critical question arises: how can these legal entrepreneurs transition from a hands-on, client-focused role to an effective CEO, ensuring that their firms continue to grow without becoming bottlenecked by their direct involvement in every case or decision? In this article, we will explore strategies that enable law firm owners to scale their practices successfully, supported by insightful case studies.