Recent Posts
News•Feb 27, 2026
Lack of Clarity on How Immigration Officials Use Automated Tools Leads Lawyers to Launch Monitoring Org
Immigration lawyers in Canada launched the nonprofit AIMICI after discovering that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has been using undisclosed automated decision‑making tools such as the Chinook summarisation system, machine‑learning triage, facial‑recognition and generative AI. The group aims to monitor these tools, provide transparency, and advise the government, especially as IRCC processes a backlog of 2.1 million pending applications. IRCC recently unveiled an AI strategy that promises responsible use but omits details on how much influence the tools have over human officers. Lawyers argue the technology can shape outcomes, reducing applicants’ procedural rights.
By Canadian Lawyer – Technology
News•Feb 26, 2026
Canadian Legal Information Institute Unveils AI-Powered Search Assistant CanLII Search+
The Canadian Legal Information Institute (CanLII) has launched CanLII Search+, a generative‑AI‑powered search assistant that translates everyday language into structured legal queries. Built on Lexum’s infrastructure, the tool pulls answers exclusively from CanLII’s own database of case law, legislation and...
By Canadian Lawyer – Technology
News•Feb 25, 2026
Legal Leaders Say Finding Talent with Right Skills Harder Today than It Was a Year Ago: Survey
A recent Robert Half survey of 138 Canadian legal leaders finds hiring skilled talent is harder than a year ago. Two‑thirds report shortages, especially in legal technology, operations, research, and data privacy. 58% say they must train existing staff, while...
By Canadian Lawyer – Technology