Canadian Law
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Ottawa ‘eager’ to bring back federal body offering advice on reforming lawsJustice Minister David Lametti's office says it is hoping to make an announcement about the Law Commission "soon,'' but has offered little detail.CanadaJan 27, 2023
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Smith says no COVID-19 pardons because Canadian system doesn’t work like the U.S.Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she is no longer pursuing amnesty for COVID-19 health-rule violators because Canada doesn't work that way.PoliticsJan 16, 2023
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Alberta sovereignty act: Municipalities, local police could get provincial directivesThe act would give cabinet the power to change legislation by order in council. That means, laws could be changed or amended without legislative debate.PoliticsNov 29, 2022
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Police breached accused Quebec man’s right to counsel, Supreme Court rulesThe unanimous decision comes Friday in the case of Patrick Dussault, who was arrested in 2013 for murder and arson in Gatineau, Que.CanadaApr 29, 2022
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‘This case is disturbing:’ N.S. judge rebukes lawyer who overcharged clientJustice Frank Edwards said lawyer Duncan MacEachern's requested fee was not reasonable and he did not treat his client - a single father on social assistance - fairly.CanadaFeb 14, 2019
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Kingston’s Uber bylaw suspended after legal reviewCompanies like Uber are in Kingston to stay, for now.CanadaSep 20, 2018
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Disputed frozen embryo awarded to ex-wife by Ontario courtThe decision as to ownership of the embryo - created from donated sperm and eggs - turned on clauses in contracts the couple signed when they embarked on the fertility process that resulted in a son.CanadaAug 1, 2018
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Court rejects Quebec’s bid to ban citizens’ access to private online gaming sitesThe Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association challenged the legislation and said it was pleased with the decision.MoneyJul 24, 2018
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New Brunswick exploring power of attorney reform as group calls for changeWithout power of attorney, New Brunswickers can be left in a legal limbo where families or individuals are left trying to figure out who is in charge.CanadaJun 23, 2017
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Senate passes Bill C-16 which defends transgender rightsCanadian senators have passed a new law which explicitly prohibits discrimination against transgender Canadians and affords them protection against hate crimes.PoliticsJun 16, 2017
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