The Supreme Court of Canada released a landmark decision in Quebec (Attorney General) v. Pekuakamiulnuatsh Takuhikan on November 27, 2024. While the case centres around on-reserve policing, the Court’s decision will have wider implications for Crown-Indigenous agreements generally, including mechanisms to challenge Crown conduct within the context of those instruments. Join us for a webinar on …

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Join the Family Law Section for our monthly dinner meeting! We are looking forward to continuing our series of talks with Justices of the Supreme Court – Family Division in our section meetings this year and are excited to hear from Justice Forgeron on January 23.

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Multiple wills are an established estate planning strategy. Useful for a number of objectives, they often appeal to business owners, owners of foreign real estate, and individuals seeking additional privacy. While multiple wills may seem like a simple solution to some testamentary issues, there are important factors involved in weighing whether multiple wills are the right solution for …

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Occupational mental health disability claims continue to increase. As the physical impact of COVID-19 has diminished, the mental and behavioural impact continues. Given the pre-existing service gap in mental health service delivery in Canada, the pandemic has exacerbated what was already clearly an issue.

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Estate administration involves multiple stakeholders, including beneficiaries, parents of minor beneficiaries, family members, creditors, and opposing lawyers, all of whom bring their own interests and goals to the table. Managing these competing expectations, particularly when your client is the executor, can be a delicate balancing act. This 90-minute webinar with experienced estates lawyer …

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