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A single word in Canada's Constitution sparked one of the most important legal battles in Canadian history. The Persons Case challenged whether women were considered "persons" for Senate appointments, ultimately leading to a landmark 1929 decision that reshaped constitutional law and established the enduring "living tree" doctrine. This article explores the case, the Famous Five, and the lasting impact of a decision that continues to influence Canadian courts today.

Recent decisions in Cowichan Tribes v. Canada (Attorney General), 2025 BCSC 1490 and Wolastoqey Nations v. New Brunswick, 2025 NBCA 129 have renewed debate about Aboriginal title and private property rights in Canada. This article examines the legal principles behind Aboriginal title, the significance of these landmark cases, and the unresolved questions that continue to shape this evolving area of Canadian law.

The Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia, released on May 15, 2026, recognized a new tort of intimate partner violence. The ruling reflects a growing understanding that abuse may involve more than physical acts and can include coercive control, financial restriction, isolation, intimidation, and ongoing patterns affecting dignity, autonomy, and independence.

Bill C-22, the Lawful Access Act, 2026, has reopened Canada’s long standing debate over privacy, encryption, and investigative access. The bill has drawn support from government officials who describe it as modernization legislation, while technology companies, privacy advocates, and critics question its impact on encryption, digital rights, investment, and Canada’s technology sector.

Parental leave Canada is governed by provincial employment laws and federal Employment Insurance benefits, which together set out leave duration, job protection, and income support for eligible individuals.

Court filings in Ontario do not always reflect real-time developments. Documents may be submitted, matters resolved, and confirmations received, yet the court record can lag behind. This article examines how filing systems, procedural rules, and administrative delays can create gaps between what has occurred and what appears in the official record.

Backyard chickens and local bylaws in Ontario

Major infrastructure projects in Canada often take years to complete due to overlapping legal requirements, regulatory reviews, and constitutional obligations. This article examines how these processes operate in practice, why timelines extend, and how outcomes can range from approval to delay or cancellation, with broader economic implications.

Failure to comply with court-ordered conditions in Canada may result in separate criminal charges. Section 145 of the Criminal Code governs breaches of release orders, undertakings, and court attendance obligations.

Members of Parliament in Canada can change political parties after election and retain their seats, a lawful practice that continues to raise questions about voter expectations and democratic accountability.

In October 1970, the Canadian government invoked the War Measures Act during the October Crisis following kidnappings carried out by the Front de libération du Québec (FLQ). The decision granted the federal government extraordinary emergency powers and led to widespread arrests, military deployment in Quebec, and a national debate about civil liberties and government authority.

Bill C-63, the proposed Online Harms Act, was introduced in Canada’s Parliament in 2024 to address harmful online content and platform accountability. The bill did not become law after Parliament was prorogued in January 2025, but the proposal sparked extensive debate about digital regulation and freedom of expression.

Private investigators in Ontario are licensed and regulated professionals, not law enforcement. This post explains what they do, when they are commonly used, and the legal limits that apply to private investigations.

Small Claims Court in Ontario offers a simpler way to resolve civil disputes. This post outlines who can represent a party, including self-representation, lawyers, and licensed paralegals.

Valentine’s Day reflects a legal landscape shaped by major changes to marriage, property, and equality law in Canada. Romantic relationships were once governed by legal rules that limited women’s rights and imposed consequences on personal commitments. Today’s celebration of love exists because those legal constraints were removed through statutory and constitutional reform.

Missing a court date in Ontario can have real consequences. This post explains what may happen if a court date is missed, how different courts and tribunals handle it, and why attendance matters.

An examination of five surviving laws from the Code of Ur-Nammu, exploring early approaches to violence, compensation, and public justice.

Landlord and Tenant Board hearings are formal legal proceedings governed by Ontario’s Residential Tenancies Act. This post outlines how LTB hearings are structured, the types of hearings the Board conducts, how Notices of Hearing function, and how evidence is considered during the adjudicative process.

Paralegals in Ontario can now provide limited family law services through the Family Legal Services Provider licence. This includes help with uncontested divorces, child support administration, domestic contracts, and family court forms. This article explains what FLSP paralegals are legally permitted to do, where the limits apply, and how the public can access these regulated services.

In Ontario, an eviction notice is not the same as an eviction. Landlords cannot force a tenant to leave without an order from the Landlord and Tenant Board, and only the Sheriff can carry out an eviction. The Residential Tenancies Act sets strict rules for how this process must unfold.