Time to End Presidential Pardon Power Abuse
Jonah Goldberg argues for constitutional amendment to limit presidential pardon power after abuses by Trump and Biden. Learn why checks and balances have failed.
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Regina police officer pleads guilty to breach of trust
Regina Police Service officer Robert Eric Semenchuck has pleaded guilty to breach of trust. Learn about the case details and implications for Canadian law enforcement.
Man loses legal battle for secret million-dollar stash
An Ontario man's legal battle to keep his hidden million-dollar fortune has ended in defeat. Read about the court's ruling and what it means for financial transparency.
Lost Canadians Legislation Becomes Law in Canada
Historic legislation addressing the status of 'Lost Canadians' receives Senate approval, granting citizenship to those previously excluded. Learn about this pivotal change.
Supreme Court to Examine Religious Records Request
Canada's Supreme Court will review a request for religious records through B.C. law. Learn about this significant legal case and its implications for religious privacy rights in Canada.
Alberta government criticized for notwithstanding clause use
Alberta's UCP government faces mounting criticism for repeatedly invoking the notwithstanding clause to shield transgender policy bills from court challenges. Learn about the constitutional debate.
UCP's use of notwithstanding clause sparks concern
Alberta's UCP government invokes the notwithstanding clause multiple times, raising concerns about accountability and the rights of transgender youth. Read the full analysis.
Democrats Urge Military to Refuse Illegal Orders
Democratic veterans and lawmakers release a video urging service members to disobey unlawful orders from the Trump administration, citing constitutional duty and military law.
Saskatoon police struggle with national recruitment crunch
Saskatoon's police chief reveals dramatic drop in police applications amid national recruitment crisis. Learn how this affects community safety and policing nationwide.
Judicial Review Begins for Alberta Separation Referendum
Court proceedings begin to examine proposed Alberta separation referendum question. Legal experts scrutinize wording as province considers historic vote on independence from Canada.
Quebec French streaming law tests Netflix, Spotify
Quebec's proposed Bill 109 could force streaming giants to comply with French content quotas, raising constitutional questions and potential market exit. Expert analysis reveals the stakes.
Ontario wants impaired drivers to pay child support
The Ford government introduces a groundbreaking bill requiring impaired drivers who kill a parent to pay child support. Learn about the proposed law and its potential impact.
AI Divorce Advice Causes Legal Headaches in Canada
Canadians turning to AI for divorce advice face inaccurate information and privacy risks. Family lawyers report clients challenging legal counsel with unreliable ChatGPT guidance.
Investors Challenge Carney's Rule of Law Claim in Canada
Prime Minister Mark Carney's assertion that Canada's rule of law attracts investors faces scrutiny as experts point to systemic risks and internal border challenges undermining confidence.
Supreme Court upholds impaired driving convictions
Canada's Supreme Court maintains impaired driving convictions based on breathalyzer evidence, reinforcing legal standards for DUI cases nationwide. Learn the full implications.
Judges Challenge Trump Administration's Legal Tactics
Federal judges across the U.S. are issuing strongly worded rulings against Trump administration policies, defending constitutional principles and judicial independence in unprecedented times.
US Supreme Court Hears Case on Trump's Canada Tariffs
The US Supreme Court questions presidential power to impose emergency tariffs on Canada. A landmark case that could redefine trade relations and constitutional authority.
Vancouver compassion club founders guilty on drug charges
Founders of a Vancouver compassion club were convicted for trafficking despite providing fentanyl-free drugs. Sentencing is delayed pending a constitutional challenge.
High-risk offender status unconstitutional in Quebec crash: lawyers
Defence lawyers argue high-risk offender designation violates constitutional rights in fatal Laval daycare bus crash case that killed two children. Read the legal challenge details.
Canada's Indigenous Rights Iceberg Grows Larger
A groundbreaking legal analysis reveals how the Tsilhqot'in land title decision could reshape resource development and Indigenous relations across Canada, creating unprecedented uncertainty for industry and government.
Supreme Court rejects BC ostrich cull appeal
Canada's Supreme Court has declined to hear the final appeal in the controversial British Columbia ostrich case, ending a years-long legal battle over the mass culling of hundreds of birds.
Supreme Court to hear Saskatchewan pronoun law appeals
Canada's highest court will hear the pivotal case challenging Saskatchewan's controversial parental consent requirement for pronoun changes in schools, setting a national precedent for LGBTQ+ rights and provincial authority.
Liberal MP Jaime Battiste fined for election law breaches
Liberal Member of Parliament Jaime Battiste faces financial penalties after admitting to four violations of Canada's Elections Act during his 2021 campaign. Discover the details of the case and its implications.
Alberta Teachers Launch Legal Challenge Against Strike Bill
The Alberta Teachers' Association prepares legal action against the UCP government's controversial bill forcing an end to teacher strikes, setting up a major constitutional clash over collective bargaining rights in education.
Are Canadian Judges Undermining Parliamentary Democracy?
A critical examination of judicial activism in Canada reveals how courts may be undermining democratic processes through expansive Charter interpretations, raising concerns about parliamentary sovereignty.
Chrétien: Premiers Too Quick to Override Rights
Ex-Prime Minister Jean Chrétien warns that provincial leaders are increasingly willing to use the notwithstanding clause, threatening fundamental Canadian rights and freedoms in pursuit of political agendas.
Supreme Court to decide on Sask pronoun law challenge
Canada's highest court considers intervening in Saskatchewan's controversial school pronoun policy requiring parental consent for students under 16, setting up a landmark LGBTQ2+ rights battle.
BC Premier Clashes with Courts Over Indigenous Land Rights
BC Premier David Eby challenges court ruling on Aboriginal title, sparking debate over private landowner rights in Cowichan and Richmond territories. Legal experts weigh in on this landmark case.
Saskatchewan to pass fair gun buyback compensation law
Saskatchewan is preparing to introduce groundbreaking legislation ensuring fair market value compensation for firearms affected by the federal buyback program. Learn how this provincial move could set a national precedent.
Conservative Justices Question Trump Tariffs in Court
In a surprising turn, conservative-leaning Supreme Court justices questioned the legal basis for Trump's tariff policies, creating unusual alliances during oral arguments.
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