Jury Duty
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Jurors in Canada can now discuss cases, seek mental health support while servingUnder the new Canadian law that took effect Monday, jurors can disclose information about jury proceedings to health-care professionals.HealthJan 17, 2023
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Ontario proposes to move jury duty questionnaires onlineThat's one part of a large red tape reduction bill the government introduced this week, which also includes increasing the amount of time retired judges can serve.CanadaNov 24, 2022
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Canadian senator hopes for bill’s fast passage to give jurors mental health supportThe 'jury secrecy' law prevents jurors from discussing any part of deliberations with anyone, making it difficult for them to access mental health support.PoliticsNov 25, 2021
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Jury duty should be essential service during COVID-19, advocate saysCanada's chief justice says reopening courtrooms 'depends on public confidence and trust.' This includes jury trials, which were suspended due to COVID-19.CanadaJun 8, 2020
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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick suspend jury trialsThe Nova Scotia Supreme Court says the decision is effective immediately and applies to all jury trials that have not yet commenced in court.CanadaMar 13, 2020
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First Nations chiefs, councillors not eligible for jury duty in Sask.The Saskatchewan government said the move ensures consistency, because elected municipal officials are currently excluded from jury selection.CanadaDec 2, 2019
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Jurors with PTSD advocate for greater mental health support during, after trialsA private member's bill, Bill C-417, would have amended the Criminal Code to allow jurors to speak about trial deliberations with a mental health professional.FeaturesJun 23, 2019
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House to debate bill that would allow ex-jurors to discuss trials with mental-health workersPrivate member's bill C-417, introduced by Conservative MP Michael Cooper, is now slated to return to the Commons for third-reading debate.CanadaFeb 26, 2019
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Four things Canadians should know if they’re summoned for jury dutyFor one, it's a criminal offence — with a couple of exceptions — for jurors to ever disclose what was said during deliberations.CanadaDec 30, 2018
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Canadian jurors deserve better paySome families on social assistance earn more than some Canadians serving on juries.CanadaMay 27, 2018
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