Canadian courts and judges are using AI in their work. Not all of them, but some of them. A small number of courts have publicly announced formal pilots or adoption of AI tools (see, e.g., here and here); other courts have authorized judges to use certain AI tools but haven’t (to my knowledge) made
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Bill C-12 and the Changing Landscape of Asylum Access in Canada
On March 26, 2026, Bill C-12, the Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act, received Royal Assent. Framed as a response to system pressures and “asylum shopping,” the law marks one of the most significant shifts in Canada’s refugee regime since 2002. Its core effect is simple but profound: it narrows
New Panic Over Old Mistakes: Judicial Sanctions and Hallucinated Citations
In the midst of the ongoing concerns about hallucinations, particularly related to citations in documents filed with courts, I wonder if the particular focus on AI generated errors, and the penalties that have been imposed in response, are at least partly due to perceptions of these tools as cheating or aesthetic ideas about how “real”
Book Review: Mary Jane Mossman’s Quiet Rebels: A History of Ontario Women Lawyers
Several times each month, we are pleased to republish a recent book review from the Canadian Law Library Review (CLLR). CLLR is the official journal of the Canadian Association of Law Libraries (CALL/ACBD), and its reviews cover both practice-oriented and academic publications related to the law.
Quiet Rebels: A History of Ontario
RECLAIM Part III: Equity and Clarity Are the Foundation of a High-Performing Law Firm
In my last two articles, I introduced the RECLAIM model as a cultural operating system for law firms, and then explored the first element of the model: Respect.
This month, I turn to the next two elements: Equity and Clarity.
To begin, let me introduce you to Sam.
Sam runs a busy practice. She has
Agreeing to Disagree: The Value of Having an Interaction Plan as a Dispute Is Addressed
“Progressions can’t be made if we’re separate forever.” – Q-Tip (A Tribe Called Quest)
Whether your path to addressing a dispute is collaborative or adversarial, some degree of interaction with others engaged in the conflict is typically required. The frequency of such interactions can heighten their strain, particularly in circumstances where disputing parties co-exist in
Seeing Is Believing: Visualizing Legal Research
A quote I always use when I’m teaching statutory research is, “Statutes are not cuddly, and no one reads them for fun.”[1] The legal profession relies primarily on the written word, and those words typically aren’t light bedtime reading. Legal research, when compared to other mandatory text-dense courses, can offer a reprieve. As a
The Time’s Not Right: Advocacy When a Tribunal Is Delayed or Imposes Short Timelines
A professional legal advocate occupies a unique position, interposed as they are between the justice system on one hand, and their client on the other. Each advocate has a duty of commitment to the client’s cause, and must resolutely pursue the client’s legitimate goals using all legal means. At the same time, the advocate is
Why the Grocery Code of Conduct Won’t Lower Prices and What It Shows About Industry Self-Regulation
For years I’ve been buying the same turkey bites from the grocery store (Canadian made, of course). They’re a high protein, grab-and-go snack. And, for years, I’ve paid about $7.00 for them. During my last visit to the grocery store, those same turkey bites were a whopping $12.99. Reading the sticker price led to an
Stop Managing Your Network. Start Investing in It.
Most professionals review their financial portfolios regularly. They assess what’s performing, what’s stalled, and what no longer fits the strategy. They make deliberate decisions about where to invest time and capital.
Almost no one applies the same discipline to the most valuable asset in their professional life: their relationships.
The Asset You’re Not Managing
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