Two environmental laws. Two constitutional challenges. Two Supreme Court of Canada opinions. Two different outcomes. An examination of two recent environmental law cases demonstrates the reach and limitations of the federal government’s ability to make laws in relation to environmental issues.| HillNotes
Given the growing frequency and intensity of severe weather events around the world, like hurricanes, wildfires, floods and violent storms, households have had to make increasingly costly home insurance claims. Canada has not been spared; it even saw a record year for damages in 2024, caused particularly by flooding in Quebec and Ontario, and by wildfires and a hailstorm in Alberta. Consequently, insurers in Canada and abroad have raised premiums, tightened underwriting standards or withdrawn...| HillNotes
Canada is exploring alternative protein sources—plant-based, insect, and cultured—to meet rising demand and address concerns about health, sustainability, and food security. This article outlines the benefits, challenges, and policy implications.| HillNotes
