Jordan Decision

• ‘Historic backlog’: More than 1,200 court cases at risk of being tossed in N.S.

  Nova Scotia's court system is facing mounting pressures and a historic backlog in cases -- meaning some accused may never see their day in court.

  Canada

  Jun 14, 2024
  
• Quebec justice minister making changes to reduce court delays

  Quebec Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette is making changes, allowing justices of the peace to undertake administrative procedures to ease the burden on judges.

  Canada

  Feb 12, 2024
  
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• Kelowna woman sues province, B.C. case worker for breach of trust

  Melanie Hatton alleges a B.C. case worker had a romantic relationship with Hatton's then-husband, Jeffrey MacLean, as he was being investigated on allegations of abuse.

  Crime

  Oct 20, 2023
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• How many criminal cases are delayed in Alberta and what can be done?

  According to the most recent statistics from the province from 2016 to the end of March of 2023, there were 423 Jordan applications.

  Crime

  Jul 18, 2023
• Hearings begin for ex-Quebec deputy premier’s request for stay of fraud charges

  Former Quebec deputy premier Nathalie Normandeau and her co-accused are asking a court for a stay of proceedings.

  Canada

  Jul 21, 2020
• Delay in Quebec murder case was excessive under timely justice rules: Supreme Court

  Sivaloganathan Thanabalasingham was deported to his native Sri Lanka following his release.

  Canada

  Jul 17, 2020
• Trial of Sherwood Park teacher facing sexual assault charges stayed

  In a decision released Tuesday citing the Jordan decision, Sulyma said the anticipated delay to the end of Forsyth's trial is more than 31 months.

  Crime

  Feb 5, 2020
• Ex-Quebec deputy premier Nathalie Normandeau requests stay of proceedings

  The 51-year-old was arrested almost four years ago in connection with an investigation into the granting of political funding in exchange for public contracts.

  Politics

  Jan 9, 2020
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• Judge concerned about delays as alleged Salmon Arm church shooter appears in court

  Matrix Gathergood stands accused of first-degree murder and aggravated assault.

  Crime

  Dec 3, 2019
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• Supreme Court rules deadlines for adult criminal trials apply to youth cases

  The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that criminal cases involving a young person must be completed within the same time limits as those involving adults.

  Canada

  Nov 15, 2019