Jordan Decision
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Quebec justice minister making changes to reduce court delaysQuebec Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette is making changes, allowing justices of the peace to undertake administrative procedures to ease the burden on judges.CanadaFeb 12
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Kelowna woman sues province, B.C. case worker for breach of trustMelanie 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.CrimeOct 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.CrimeJul 18, 2023
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Hearings begin for ex-Quebec deputy premier’s request for stay of fraud chargesFormer Quebec deputy premier Nathalie Normandeau and her co-accused are asking a court for a stay of proceedings.CanadaJul 21, 2020
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Delay in Quebec murder case was excessive under timely justice rules: Supreme CourtSivaloganathan Thanabalasingham was deported to his native Sri Lanka following his release.CanadaJul 17, 2020
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Trial of Sherwood Park teacher facing sexual assault charges stayedIn 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.CrimeFeb 5, 2020
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Ex-Quebec deputy premier Nathalie Normandeau requests stay of proceedingsThe 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.PoliticsJan 9, 2020
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Judge concerned about delays as alleged Salmon Arm church shooter appears in courtMatrix Gathergood stands accused of first-degree murder and aggravated assault.CrimeDec 3, 2019
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Supreme Court rules deadlines for adult criminal trials apply to youth casesThe 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.CanadaNov 15, 2019
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Head of N.S. prosecution service says bill ending arbitration a ‘disaster’Premier Stephen McNeil has said his government's legislation is necessary because the province can't afford what prosecutors have requested.PoliticsOct 18, 2019
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