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Author: Sierra Bein
Publication Date: July 17, 2026 - 06:02

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Morning Update: Canada’s Chief Justice and the decision of a lifetime

July 17, 2026

Good morning. Richard Wagner is the man leading Canada’s highest court in its deliberations on a country-shaping case, the landmark judgment on Quebec’s Bill 21. More on him and the case below, along with updates on the wildfire crisis.



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