McCarthy Tétrault

Appealing Briefs

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Hosted by partner Adam Goldenberg, Appealing Briefs provides brief updates on recent cases from Canada’s courts of appeal. Learn the key takeaways and discover how the decisions will affect businesses and industry in these short interviews with Canada’s leading lawyers and business advisors. McCarthy Tétrault LLP is providing this podcast as a public service, and while it may contain legal information, it is neither legal advice nor a legal opinion, recommendation or statement of policy of McCarthy Tétrault LLP.

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2. Commission scolaire francophone des Territoires du Nord-Ouest 05.06.2024 13:47

Must a regulator consider the Charter even when making a decision that does not engage a Charter right? In Commission scolaire francophone , the Supreme Court of Canada confirmed that the answer is "yes." In doing so, the Court reignited a long-running discussion about Charter rights and " Charter values" in administrative law. In this episode of Appealing Briefs, host Adam Go...

1. Reference re Impact Assessment Act 28.03.2024 14:11

On October 13, 2023, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision on the constitutionality of the federal government’s Impact Assessment Act . It deemed parts of the law to be unconstitutional, setting the stage for changes to the federal environmental assessment process. So, what are the implications for businesses on the ground? What amendments might the federal government pursue? And are t...