Canadian Law

• Ottawa ‘eager’ to bring back federal body offering advice on reforming laws

  Justice Minister David Lametti's office says it is hoping to make an announcement about the Law Commission "soon,'' but has offered little detail.

  Canada

  Jan 27
  
• 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.

  Politics

  Jan 16
  
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• Alberta sovereignty act: Municipalities, local police could get provincial directives

  The act would give cabinet the power to change legislation by order in council. That means, laws could be changed or amended without legislative debate.

  Politics

  Nov 29, 2022
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• Police breached accused Quebec man’s right to counsel, Supreme Court rules

  The unanimous decision comes Friday in the case of Patrick Dussault, who was arrested in 2013 for murder and arson in Gatineau, Que.

  Canada

  Apr 29, 2022
• ‘This case is disturbing:’ N.S. judge rebukes lawyer who overcharged client

  Justice 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.

  Canada

  Feb 14, 2019
• Kingston’s Uber bylaw suspended after legal review

  Companies like Uber are in Kingston to stay, for now.

  Canada

  Sep 20, 2018
• Disputed frozen embryo awarded to ex-wife by Ontario court

  The 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.

  Canada

  Aug 1, 2018
• Court rejects Quebec’s bid to ban citizens’ access to private online gaming sites

  The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association challenged the legislation and said it was pleased with the decision.

  Money

  Jul 24, 2018
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• New Brunswick exploring power of attorney reform as group calls for change

  Without 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. 

  Canada

  Jun 23, 2017
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• Senate passes Bill C-16 which defends transgender rights

  Canadian senators have passed a new law which explicitly prohibits discrimination against transgender Canadians and affords them protection against hate crimes.

  Politics

  Jun 15, 2017