4 h. ago Judge rules that federal government can't release 'secret recipe' of Ottawa consulting firm

The Federal Court judge ruled Public Services and Procurement Canada could not disclose the name of contracted consultants.

Politics

6 d. ago Supreme Court lets Lisa Cook remain as a Federal Reserve governor for now

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed Lisa Cook to remain as a Federal Reserve governor for now, declining to act on the Trump administration’s effort to immediately remove her from the central bank. In a brief unsigned order, the high court said it would hear arguments in January over Republican President Donald Trump’s […]

Politics

6 d. ago GUNTER: Feds’ notwithstanding clause court application could harm federation

The imbalance that would be created between federal and provincial Constitutional powers could easily cause a national unity crisis

Events

6 d. ago Lorne Gunter: Feds' notwithstanding clause court application could harm the federation

The federal government is attempting to neuter the Constitution’s notwithstanding clause. They claim to be doing so to preserve Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms from callous provincial politicians. But, in effect, the Carney Liberals are looking to accomplish the biggest federal power grab since the Constitution was repatriated from Britain, and the Charter added […]

Events

7 d. ago Natural Resources Worldwide, LLC Sues Pipeline Operator American Panther (Third Coast) for Illegal Shutdown in Gulf of America

HOUSTON — A federal lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana (Lafayette Division) alleges that American Panther, LLC (“AmPan”), a Houston-based pipeline operator affiliated with Third Coast, illegally shut down a Gulf of America crude oil transportation line, stranding offshore production and violating federal law. The complaint, filed by […]

Other

8 d. ago YouTube to pay $24.5 million to settle lawsuit over Trump’s account suspension after Jan. 6 attack

Google’s YouTube has agreed to pay $24.5 million to settle a lawsuit by President Donald Trump over his 2021 account suspension following the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. According to documents filed in federal court in California, $22 million of the settlement will be contributed to the Trust for the National Mall […]

Economics

1 week ago Alberta court investigating UCP donations linked to two judges: report

The IJF story was part of a broader investigation into political donations by sitting judges, including an Ontario Superior Court justice who donated to the federal Liberals on three occasions.

Economics

2 w. ago A jury will look at whether Amazon tricked customers into joining Prime — and made it hard to leave

SEATTLE (AP) — A federal trial beginning in Amazon’s hometown this week is set to examine whether the online retailing giant tricked customers into signing up for its Prime service and made it difficult to cancel after they did so. The Federal Trade Commission sued Amazon in U.S. District Court in Seattle two years ago […]

Economics

2 w. ago Google faces antitrust deja vu as U.S. seeks to break up its digital advertising business

After deflecting the U.S. Justice Department’s attack on its illegal monopoly in online search, Google is facing another attempt to dismantle its internet empire in a trial focused on its abusive tactics in digital advertising. The trial scheduled to begin Monday in an Alexandria, Virginia, federal court will revolve around the harmful conduct that resulted […]

Economics

2 w. ago B.C. premier hopes Ottawa is listening — this time — on real bail reforms

Vaughn Palmer: David Eby discussed the issue with federal officials as friends and family attend a Kelowna court case for man accused of killing ex-wife

Society

2 w. ago Judge strikes down Trump’s $15 billion suit against the New York Times

A federal judge in Tampa struck down President Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against the New York Times, saying that the 85-page complaint was “decidedly improper and impermissible” under the rules governing civil proceedings in federal court. U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday, an appointee of President George H.W. Bush, issued a scathing ruling on Friday, […]

Economics

2 w. ago Fraser says request for limits on notwithstanding clause not just about Quebec

Fraser said he hopes the Supreme Court's eventual decision "will shape how both federal and provincial governments may use the notwithstanding clause for years to come."

Other

2 w. ago Ottawa urges Supreme Court to set limits on how provinces can override charter

MONTREAL — The federal government is asking the Supreme Court of Canada to set limits around how provincial governments can override the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Ottawa brought forward the request in a factum filed at the court on Wednesday, as part of a landmark case on Quebec’s secularism law, known as Bill 21. […]

Culture

2 w. ago Morgan & Morgan sues Disney to use ‘Steamboat Willie’ in law firm ads

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Is Steamboat Willie “For the people?” That’s a question that one of the largest personal injury law firms in the United States is asking a federal court in central Florida to decide. The law firm Morgan & Morgan, known for its tagline, “For the people,” in its ubiquitous television commercials, sued […]

Economics

3 w. ago Fired federal prosecutor Maurene Comey sues Trump administration to get her job back

NEW YORK — Fired federal prosecutor Maurene Comey sued the U.S. government Monday over her abrupt dismissal and is seeking to get her job back, saying it came without cause or notice and was unlawful and unconstitutional. The lawsuit was filed in Manhattan federal court, where Comey — the daughter of former FBI director James […]

Events

3 w. ago Lax Kw’alaams Band Files Lawsuit to Rescind 2002 Settlement Agreement and Seek Fair Compensation

LAX KW’ALAAMS, British Columbia, Sept. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mayor Garry Reece announced today that the Lax Kw’alaams Band has commenced a claim in federal court seeking redress for historical fiduciary breaches by Canada in respect of the sale of reserve lands to the Grand Trunk Railway Company. Lax Kw’alaams seeks to rescind a […]

Other

3 w. ago Trump Files to Cancel Approval of Maryland Offshore Wind Farm

The Trump administration asked a federal court to cancel the approval of a $6 billion wind project planned off the coast of Maryland as part of a wider effort to halt the development of the offshore clean- energy resource.

Other

3 w. ago Cull of 400 B.C. ostriches to go ahead, court of appeal rules

The Federal Court of Appeal has denied an application for another stay order to delay a cull of about 400 ostriches at a British Columbia farm.

Other

3 w. ago Federal Court rejects B.C. ostrich farm’s bid for delay on cull order

The Federal Court of Appeal has denied an application for another stay order to delay a cull of about 400 ostriches at a B.C. farm

Other

3 w. ago Former exec of Mars candy subsidiary pleads guilty to stealing $28M from company

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — A former executive for a subsidiary of candymaker Mars Inc. pleaded guilty Thursday to fraud and tax charges in connection with his theft of $28 million from the company, federal prosecutors said. Paul Steed, 58, appeared in federal court in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He also agreed to pay $28.4 million in restitution […]

Economics