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The RECO-iPro Matter: Governance Lessons From a Regulatory Mishap

Slaw

In late 2025, facing public criticism and scrutiny from a scandal involving its Registrar and a registered real estate brokerage, iPro Realty Ltd. (“iPro�), the Government of Ontario exercised its statutory powers to appoint an Administrator over the Real Estate Council of Ontario (ââ‚... more »

The RECO-iPro Matter: Governance Lessons From a Regulatory Mishap

Slaw

In late 2025, facing public criticism and scrutiny from a scandal involving its Registrar and a registered real estate brokerage, iPro Realty Ltd. (“iPro�), the Government of Ontario exercised its statutory powers to appoint an Administrator over the Real Estate Council of Ontario (ââ‚... more »

RSE / RNE, A-3421 + Zoom(10 juin 2026)

Vincent Gautrais

Cette conférence explore les mutations de la Responsabilité sociale des entreprises (RSE) vers la responsabilité numérique des entreprises (RNE). Nos experts académique analyseront les évolutions et questionnements à l’oeuvre. Venez écouter la professeure Géraldine... more »

Alberta Energy Regulator Makes Rule Changes Aimed At Gutting Participation by ENGOs

ABLawg

By: Nigel Bankes  Matter Commented on: Alberta Energy Regulator, Bulletin 2026-22: New Editions of the Alberta Energy Regulator Rules of Practice and Directive 031 and Alberta Energy Regulator Rules of Practice, Alta Reg 99/2013, as amended by Alta Reg 88/2026. PDF Version: Alberta Energy Regu... more »

Siloing Evidence: Rioux and Errors of Law in Crown Appeals of Acquittals

TheCourt.ca

R v Rioux was crowned the “Raspberry Award� for being the worst Supreme Court of Canada decision of 2025. While the award might be in jest, the implications of Rioux certainly are not, especially for the increased possibility of the reversal of an acquittal. In my analysis, I suggest th... more »

What I’m Reading: Interesting Estate Articles for May 2026

BC Estate Litigation Blog

The following is a round-up of noteworthy articles published this month on estate litigation issues: Eric Hendry, tax lawyer at Gowling LLP – Ontario, writes about how estate planners can navigate tax dual-residency and the applicability of ‘tie breaker’ treaties for the All About Est... more »

From Tarion: New Purchase Agreement Registration Requirement and Updated Warranty Info Sheet

AvoidAClaim: Claims Prevention & Practice Management for Lawyers

Posted by Tarion on April 1, 2026 Tarion is taking action to address illegal activity and protect current and future new home purchasers. Announced in 2025 – and starting April 1, 2026 – freehold home purchasers will need to provide notice of their new home purchase to Tarion within 45 days of e... more »

Court of Appeal affirms robust interpretation of academic freedom exclusion in Alberta

All About Information

On October 28, 2025, the Court of Appeal of Alberta affirmed that the Alberta Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (the OIPC) acted unreasonably in narrowly construing the teaching and research records exclusion in the Alberta Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA... more »

TLC Lunch Bites: Building Self-Awareness to Improve Efficiency and Productivity

Attorney With a Life

We are excited to publish our second episode of The Lawyer Coach’s Lunch Bites! TLC Lunch Bites are short videos on a variety of topics that come up commonly in coaching conversations with lawyers. These short videos provide an opportunity to learn useful coaching nuggets quickly. As lawyers,... more »

Michael Woods and Wayne Garnons-Williams Honoured to Say Hello to former PM Jean Chrétien

Woods, LaFortune LLP

During their meeting at the Rideau Club in Ottawa, a few days before Canada’s National Day of Truth and Reconciliation (September 30th). Wayne Garnons-Williams and Michael Woods reviewed the work of the International Inter-Tribal Trade and Investment Organization (IITIO) [https://iitio.org/] in pr... more »