Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.) announced the delay of the coming into force of changes to the Divorce Act, which was scheduled for July 1, 2020. Due to extraordinary circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the coming into force date has been deferred until March 1, 2021. Many courts across the country … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.) announced the following judicial appointments: Denise J. Kiss, counsel at Bruyer Mackay Family Law in Edmonton, is appointed a Justice of the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta. Sherry L. Kachur, Q.C., partner at WK Family Lawyers in Calgary, is appointed a Justice of … Read more
The Action Committee on Court Operations in Response to COVID-19 held its second virtual meeting by teleconference on May 22. The focus of this second meeting was to confirm the committee’s approach and priorities in offering national guidance to chief justices, judges and courts administration officials as decision are taken around the gradual resumption of court … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.) announced the following judicial appointments: Pamela M. Krause, a sole practitioner in Barrie, is appointed a Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario, Family Court Branch. Susan Vella, counsel at Rochon Genova LLP in Toronto, is appointed a Judge of the Superior Court … Read more
The government recognizes that many Canadians and Canadian businesses could be impacted and face possible legal repercussions if, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they fail to meet deadlines and time periods set by law with respect to legal proceedings and some key regulatory matters. For this reason, the Government of Canada published draft legislative proposals, which outline … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.) announced the following judicial appointments: Diane Rowe, Senior Solicitor at the Nova Scotia Department of Justice in Halifax, is appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia. Jocelyn Pilote, partner at Larouche Lalancette Pilote Avocats in Alma, is appointed a puisne judge of … Read more
Richard Wagner, Chief Justice of Canada and Chairperson of the Canadian Judicial Council, and Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.) have established an Action Committee on Court Operations in Response to COVID-19. The Action Committee held its first meeting on May 8 by teleconference. The Action Committee will provide national leadership to support … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.) announced the appointment of Sandra A. Wilkinson, Senior Legal Counsel at the Ministry of the Attorney General of British Columbia in Vancouver, to Judge of the Supreme Court of British Columbia. Call 613-992-6568.
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.) announced the following judicial appointments: Sandra A. Wilkinson, Senior Legal Counsel at the Ministry of the Attorney General of British Columbia in Vancouver, is appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court of British Columbia. Andrew D. Little, partner at Bennett Jones LLP in Toronto, is … Read more
Regulatory amendments under the Contraventions Act came into force April 14. These changes provide increased flexibility for law enforcement agencies, including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, local and provincial police forces, to issue tickets to individuals who do not comply with orders under the Federal Quarantine Act. Under this ticketing regime, when a ticket is issued, an individual can … Read more
