Thursday, March 21, 2019 @ 11:03 AM
Putting the ‘M’ back into CMHC: New housing incentive plan | John FoxJudging by the reaction, the federal government caught more than a few people by surprise with their new housing incentive plan in Tuesday's budget . That’s the plan that provides a shared equity loan to first-time home buyers. Some people think it’s a great way to get young people into homes, others are warning that it’s going to cause a housing bubble. ... [read more]
Thursday, March 21, 2019 @ 8:17 AM
The Coach: Practice management | Gary Mitchell and Lisa DawsonWhether your plans for 2019 are just getting started or well underway, certain key areas deserve your firm’s attention. Don’t wait until the “new year” becomes “last year”. ... [read more]
Wednesday, March 20, 2019 @ 8:39 AM
Quebec ruling emphasizes government respect for rule of law | Colin SingerA Quebec Superior Court justice ordered the provincial government to continue processing existing immigration applications under the regular Quebec Skilled Worker Program. ... [read more]
Monday, March 18, 2019 @ 1:54 PM
Why you should consider foreign trained lawyers | Kimberly GaleI have become an advocate for internationally educated lawyers. ... [read more]
Monday, March 18, 2019 @ 8:59 AM
Justice Côté and the importance of dissent | Vanessa MacDonnellOn Feb. 27, 2019, Supreme Court of Canada Justice Suzanne Côté delivered a robust defence of the role of dissent in a public lecture at McGill University. The lecture, titled “Independence and Collegiality: How do they Co-Exist at the Supreme Court of Canada?” made the case for judges’ broad “right” to dissent. The remarks are Justice Côté’s most extensive comments on this topic since joining the court in December 2014, and they offer a fascinating glimpse of the judicial philosophy of the current court’s most frequent dissenter. ... [read more]
Friday, March 15, 2019 @ 8:41 AM
Why I ran for office | Robert GeurtsDespite what Shakespeare claimed, there is a consensus that lawyers have something to contribute to the legislative policies of society. The truth is that many lawyers are in fact motivated to perfect the human condition in our overall evolutionary pursuit to become better people. I chose to run for public office because of the promise of what humanity could be; and I saw a call from the millennials for a creative solution revolution. ... [read more]
Thursday, March 14, 2019 @ 8:34 AM
Access to justice for animals: It’s possible | Victoria ShroffAs part of the Access to Civil Justice for Middle Income Canadians Colloquium in February 2011, the then Chief Justice of Canada, Beverley McLachlin, stated, “It [access to justice] is a fundamental right, not an accessory.” ... [read more]
Thursday, March 14, 2019 @ 8:12 AM
Clarification coming on discretionary bonuses | Stuart RudnerThe law regarding post-termination bonus entitlement is in a state of uncertainty which might soon be clarified by the highest court in the land, as the Supreme Court of Canada has granted leave to appeal in Matthews v. Ocean Nutrition Canada Limited [2018] S.C.C.A. No. 331. ... [read more]
Tuesday, March 12, 2019 @ 2:08 PM
Dear federal government: Ignorance of law is no excuse | Heather MacIvorThe rule of law is a fundamental principle of Canada’s Constitution. It requires, first and foremost, that public power be exercised in conformity to the law. Every individual entrusted with government power must do or refrain from doing what the law demands. ... [read more]
Tuesday, March 12, 2019 @ 8:17 AM
From tools and tech to relationships and respect | Kurt SandstromThe justice sector has been the subject of intense scrutiny over recent years. This has both compelled and inspired us to seek new and innovative ways of ensuring access to justice for all British Columbians. We have pursued principled, achievable and meaningful initiatives that address both the relatively simple and the more complex issues facing the justice system. ... [read more]
