Canada: Constitutional & Administrative Law

This comprehensive legislative update compiles recent bills, regulations, proclamations, and notices from federal, provincial, and territorial jurisdictions across Canada. How do these diverse legislative changes across multiple jurisdictions impact regulatory compliance and legal practice in areas ranging from environmental protection to securities regulation?

June marks the 30th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada, celebrated annually on the summer solstice. What is the historical significance of this day, and how are communities across Vancouver, Victoria, Toronto, and Yellowknife honoring Indigenous heritage through cultural events, ceremonies, and gatherings?

La Cour suprême du Canada a confirmé que le lieutenant-gouverneur du Nouveau-Brunswick doit être fonctionnellement bilingue, établissant que l'égalité réelle des langues officielles exige...

This comprehensive legislative update compiles recent bills, regulations, proclamations, and notices from federal, provincial, and territorial jurisdictions across Canada. How do these diverse legislative changes across multiple jurisdictions impact regulatory compliance and legal practice in areas ranging from environmental protection to securities regulation?

The Ontario Court of Appeal's decision in Drover v. Attorney General of Canada has sparked intense debate about the scope of section 7 liberty rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

As Canadian governments continue implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), resource developers face evolving expectations around Indigenous engagement and consent. Recent court decisions and regulatory reforms signal a fundamental shift in how forestry and mining projects must navigate consultation obligations, cumulative effects analysis, and the practical meaning of "free, prior and informed consent."

As AI has reached a stage of ubiquity, some authors have heralded it as a transformative form of technology akin to electricity and the invention of the steam engine.

Quebec's new Act respecting contracting by municipal bodies consolidates procurement regulations for municipalities and related entities, introducing standardized contract awarding procedures, integrity requirements, and transparency measures. The legislation establishes clear frameworks based on contract values while implementing authorization requirements and bid rejection criteria to promote competition and sound public fund management.

Indigenous employers face unique jurisdictional considerations when drafting employment agreements, as the governing legislation depends on whether the employment relationship falls under provincial or federal jurisdiction.