Canadian Legal System

• Supreme Court rules Quebec sex assault defendant must face trial despite delays

  Friday's ruling involves the case of a Quebec man who was acquitted on seven sexual assault charges in 2017 but who was ordered to stand trial again.

  Canada

  May 6, 2022
  
• Legal reforms after Gerald Stanley case causing confusion

  The federal government's removal of peremptory challenges has caused confusion in Canadian courts. There has been no definitive ruling in Saskatchewan as to how it will affect trials.

  Canada

  Feb 17, 2020
  
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• Book about sexual abuse a window to healing for author and nameless victims

  “Hockey was just the background for a story that unfortunately happens too often in our society," Greg Gilhooly said of his book which shared his story of sexual abuse.

  Mar 13, 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