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Ontario couple leads court battle to change MAID in B.C.

A family from Ontario is spearheading a pivotal B.C. Supreme Court trial to alter Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) laws, arguing their daughter was forced to choose death due to inadequate care. The trial began January 12, 2026.

Supreme Court Justice Sheilah Martin to retire May 30

Supreme Court of Canada Justice Sheilah Martin will retire on May 30, 2026. The announcement marks the end of a significant judicial career. Read about her legacy and what's next for Canada's highest court.

Crown wraps case in Fort Erie double-murder trial

The Crown has concluded its case against rapper Christopher 'El Plaga' Lucas, accused of the 2021 murders of two young women at a Fort Erie Airbnb. The trial nears its end after nearly five years.

Supreme Court's 10-Year Move to Temporary Home

Canada's Supreme Court will relocate to a temporary home this summer for a decade-long, $1B+ renovation of its crumbling 80-year-old building. Get the latest on the delayed project.

Quebec Appeals to Supreme Court Over Gaspé Riding

The Quebec government will ask the Supreme Court of Canada to overturn a ruling that invalidated a law delaying the elimination of a Gaspé Peninsula riding. Read the latest on this constitutional battle.

Brian Walshe guilty of murdering wife Ana

Brian Walshe convicted of first-degree murder for killing his wife Ana, who vanished in 2022. The verdict concludes a nearly three-year mystery that gripped the public.

Supreme Court Quebec Secularism Law Hearings March 23

Canada's Supreme Court will begin hearings on Quebec's controversial secularism law, Bill 21, on March 23, 2026. The landmark case will examine the law's constitutionality and its impact on religious freedoms.

Supreme Court Allows Texas to Use Trump-Backed Map

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Texas can proceed with a controversial congressional map backed by former President Trump for the upcoming midterm elections. Get the latest details on this pivotal decision.

10,000 Cases Tossed Yearly Over Trial Delays in Canada

A staggering 10,000 criminal cases, including murder and sexual assault, are stayed annually in Canada due to court delays. As governments argue before the Supreme Court, victims' rights hang in the balance.

Costco Sues Over Trump Tariffs for Refund Guarantee

Costco and dozens of other major companies are suing the Trump administration to secure refunds if the Supreme Court strikes down controversial global tariffs. Read the latest on this high-stakes trade battle.

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