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According to the recent Supreme Court of Canada decision in Mikisew Cree First Nation v. Canada (Governor General in Council), members of Parliament who are developing legislation that might affect aboriginal or treaty rights do not have a duty to consult with the bearers of those rights. But beyond this point, the case leaves some big questions unsettled.

In Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform v South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority, the British Columbia Court of Appeal unanimously allowed an appeal brought by the Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform, and ordered the South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority to reconsider its 2015 decision to disallow the pro-life / anti-abortion group to purchase advertising space on public buses.

On November 1, the federal government will introduce new reporting requirements for clinicians administering MAID. This article provides a broad overview of the requirements, and a brief consideration of the potential legal implications.

An overview of OBA's program "What You Missed Over the Summer: Immigration Law Updates", including highlights and key takeaways.

An overview of the disconnect between the regulations governing the issuance of work permits based on a Labour Market Impact Assessment and the policies of Employment and Social Development Canada in administering the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, and its impact on Canadian business.

A review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, the pending free trade agreement to replace NAFTA, from an immigration perspective.

How do you know if you are actually in need of a little SEO TLC? To understand whether you need to embark on an SEO strategy or whether there is something actually “wrong” with your online presence it is helpful to review some basic concepts.

This article explores the current state of workplace discrimination and harassment class actions, and offers key takeaways and advice for employers.

In Strohmaier v British Columbia (Attorney General), the British Columbia Supreme Court clarified that a history of misconduct on the part of counsel will be relevant to the analysis of the quality and experience of class counsel, in deciding between competing firms on a carriage motion.

Practicing law is one thing. Managing your practice is another. Yet while these two components never stop moving in tandem, the biggest hurdle most small and solo practitioners face, especially at their inception, is also one of the most important considerations: where do I hang my shingle?