Resources, Articles, & Advocacy
Article | July 02, 2025
Court of Appeal Summaries (June 23-27)
Please find below our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for the week of June 23-27, 2025.
Article | July 02, 2025
Context Matters: A WSIAT Decision on Workplace Harassment in Chronic Mental Stress Claims
In Decision No. 1254/24, the WSIAT granted entitlement for chronic mental stress after finding that a police officer was subjected to workplace harassment. The Panel rejected the employer’s workplace investigation and found the conduct especially egregious in light of contextual factors, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. It accepted a DSM diagnosis of anxiety and insomnia from a family doctor as sufficient under WSIB policy.
Article | July 02, 2025
Digital Borders and Racial Codes in AI Migration Control
This article examines the growing use of artificial intelligence in migration systems, focusing on tools like IRCC’s Chinook platform and the UNHCR’s Project Jetson. It raises concerns about how these technologies may reinforce systemic bias, limit procedural fairness, and reduce transparency in decision-making. Drawing on recent Federal Court decisions and critical legal theory, the piece calls for stronger safeguards and a more accountable, rights-based approach to technology in immigration governance.
Article | July 02, 2025
Artificial Intelligence in Immigration Practice: Why Our Files Now Meet the Algorithm First
A recent CPD session explored how artificial intelligence is reshaping Canadian immigration processing. Experts from the Federal Court, IRCC, DOJ, academia, and private practice discussed IRCC’s use of automation to triage and approve files, the legal framework behind these systems, and the privacy and oversight issues they raise. As AI becomes more central to decision making, counsel must build the skills to understand, challenge, and navigate these tools to ensure fairness and protect their clients.
Legislative Update | June 27, 2025
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of June 23
Crime Bill with Tougher Bail, Sentencing Provisions Coming in Fall: The federal government will table a bill this fall introducing stricter bail conditions and sentencing for some crimes, particularly those involving organized crime, human trafficking, home invasion and car theft. Justice Minister Sean Fraser says the government will “at minimum” implement the crime policies the Liberals promised during the spring federal election. These include making bail more difficult to get for some offences. They also promised tougher sentencing guidelines for repeat car thieves and violent and organized crime, and to allow for consecutive sentencing for some cases of car theft and for serious and violent offences.
Article | June 27, 2025
YLD Gala Keynote Speaker, Chief Justice Wagner Encourages Young Lawyers to Keep an Open Mind and Trust in Themselves
On July 22, 2025, Chief Justice Wagner served as keynote speaker for the Young Lawyers Division’s Annual Gala. Chief Justice Wagner has served on the Supreme Court since 2012, and is the 18th Chief Justice of Canada. He leads the Canadian Judicial Council, the National Judicial Institute, and the Advisory Council for the Order of Canada.
Article | June 27, 2025
A Look Back at a Great Year in Health Law
As the 2024-2025 term comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on what’s been a dynamic and rewarding year for the OBA Health Law Section.
