Monday’s Mix
Each Monday we present brief excerpts of recent posts from five of Canada’s award-winning legal blogs chosen at random* from more than 80 recent Clawbie winners. In this way we hope to promote their work, with their permission, to as wide an audience as possible.
This week the randomly selected blogs are 1. IFLS at Osgoode 2. Family LLB 3. Canadian Appeals Monitor 4. Double Aspect 5. Legal Feeds
IFLS at Osgoode
Osgoode honours alumni making an impact across law and society
The 2026 Alumni Awards recognized graduates whose careers reflect leadership, service and a commitment to justice. Across Canada and beyond, Osgoode alumni are advancing justice in courtrooms, communities, classrooms and public institutions. From strengthening Indigenous governance and expanding access to justice, to shaping public policy, mentoring future lawyers and leading with compassion on the bench, this year’s alumni award recipients reflect the breadth and impact of the Osgoode Hall Law School community. “At Osgoode, we see the law as a tool for building a more just and equitable society,” said Dean Trevor Farrow. “What’s so inspiring about this year’s recipients is how they are putting that into practice—through leadership, service, and a deep commitment to the communities they serve.” …
Family LLB
Enforcing Child Support in Ontario: What Happens When Payments Stop and How to Get Results
Most parenting and support issues in family law turn on judgment and discretion. Enforcement is different. When child support is ordered or agreed to, it is not optional. If payments stop, there is a structured system in Ontario designed to collect, enforce, and in some cases compel compliance. This article explains how enforcement actually works, what tools are available, and what both payors and recipients need to understand. …
Canadian Appeals Monitor
Inclusion Now Annual Report 2025
McCarthy Tétrault is proud to release our Inclusion Now Annual Report 2025, offering a closer look at how inclusion is shaping the way we work, lead, and contribute across the Firm. Inclusion lives in the everyday decisions we make — how we lead, how we collaborate, and how we show up for one another. This idea is at the heart of this year’s report. From education and leadership engagement to talent initiatives, community partnerships, and pro bono advocacy, the report brings to life how our Inclusion Now strategy informs our day‑to‑day work and our broader impact on the legal profession and the communities we serve. The stories we share and initiatives we highlight showcase our commitment to building a culture where people feel respected, supported, and able to thrive. …
Double Aspect
You Can’t Have a Pony
The solution to the Supreme Court’s problems is long, hard work — not coddling populists. This is, I hope, the lost post in the sort-of-series occasioned by the Supreme Court of Canada’s recent unprincipled and inconsistent decisions on constitutional interpretation. In my comment on Alford v Canada (Attorney General), 2026 SCC 14, I wrote that, despite my harsh criticism of the Supreme Court’s majority, “I have no time for the populist clowns demanding that Supreme Court judges be removed from office in case they dare make decisions that the clowns dislike”. …
Legal Feeds
Landmark Supreme Court of Canada decision creates new tort of intimate partner violence
In a landmark 6-3 decision on Friday, a Supreme Court of Canada majority recognized a new tort of intimate partner violence, paving the way for litigants to pursue damages against their romantic partners for a range of conduct beyond physical violence, including isolation, humiliation, surveillance, financial control, sexual coercion, and intimidation. …
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