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Confirming the coverage analysis: Emond v Trillium Mutual Insurance Co.
By Tipper McEwan, Shelley Wood, K.C., and Jennifer Taylor In an important case for property insurers and their counsel, the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) recently reviewed the principles of…
Read MoreChanges and restrictions to New Brunswick’s Atlantic Immigration Program
By Chiara Nannucci New Brunswick has introduced several updates and restrictions to applications under the Atlantic Immigration Program (“AIP”), effective February 3, 2026. These changes affect employers’ participation, applicants’ eligibility,…
Read MoreCanada’s new Defence Industrial Strategy
By Erin Best & Robert Bradley On February 17, 2026, the Government of Canada released its Defence Industrial Strategy (the “Strategy”). This follows a series of announcements highlighting the Government’s…
Read MoreTiming is not everything – Alberta Human Rights Tribunal finds that termination during medical leave did not amount to discrimination
By Jacob Zelman An employer has succeeded before Alberta’s Human Rights Tribunal (the “Tribunal”) in a case arising from the termination of an employee shortly after he requested medical leave,…
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Announcements
Two Halifax Partners appointed King’s Counsel
We are pleased to announce that two Halifax Partners, D. Fraser MacFadyen and Level Chan, have been appointed King’s Counsel. The announcement was made yesterday by the Government of Nova…
Read MoreGary Demeulenaere, K.C., appointed to the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island
As announced by the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Charlottetown Partner Gary Demeulenaere, K.C., has been appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court of…
Read MoreStewart McKelvey contributes $100,000 to New Brunswick Museum capital campaign
SAINT JOHN, NB – The New Brunswick Museum is pleased to announce a $100,000 contribution from Stewart McKelvey to Making History Now, the museum’s capital campaign supporting the development of a revitalized,…
Read MoreStewart McKelvey Announces Upcoming Deployment of Legal AI Platform, Legora
Stewart McKelvey, one of Canada’s 20 largest law firms, is advancing its long-standing commitment to innovation and client service with the firm-wide launch of Legora, a collaborative AI platform designed…
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