Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Judge orders stay of proceedings in Frank Zampino trial
A judge has ordered a stay of proceedings in the court case of Frank Zampino, the former president of the executive committee of the City of Montreal. Continue reading
EMSB to contest validity of Quebec’s religious symbols law in court
The school board is challenging the law based on Section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Continue reading
Alberta inquiry into oil and gas foes could face legal challenge from Ecojustice
Ecojustice says there’s a reasonable apprehension that the inquiry will be biased against the groups it’s investigating. Continue reading
Quebec judge invalidates parts of provincial, federal laws for medical aid in dying
The two laws stating who is entitled to medical assistance in dying were deemed too restrictive by Justice Christine Baudouin. Continue reading
Domestic violence trial ordered in Alberta case highlighting bail delays
A man is to face trial following a ruling by the Alberta Court of Appeal that highlights “systemic problems” caused by new requirements for bail hearings brought in after the shooting death of a Mountie. Continue reading
New impaired driving laws close loophole but have lawyers up in arms
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
In December of last year the federal government implemented enhanced impaired driving laws. Continue reading
Judge throws out drug trafficking, gun evidence over rights violation by Halifax police
Tavia Patrice Connolly was arrested on May 18, 2015, in the parking lot of her Kearney Lake Road apartment for possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking. Continue reading
Quebec’s top court rules companies can suffer cruel and unusual punishment
The Quebec Court of Appeal has ruled that the Charter protection against cruel and unusual punishment can apply to companies. Continue reading
Alexandre Bissonnette’s life sentence with no possibility of parole for 40 years likely to be appealed: experts
Recent high-profile sentencing decisions across Canada have reflected different judicial approaches to the idea of multiple life sentences. Continue reading
Quebec City mosque shooter Alexandre Bissonnette sentenced to life in prison, no parole for 40 years
He pleaded guilty to six counts of first-degree murder and six counts of attempted murder after he walked into a mosque and opened fire. Continue reading