Edmonton Police Oversight: Reform or Cosmetic Changes?
An in-depth analysis of the pivotal EPS oversight report reveals both promising reforms and concerning gaps in Alberta's police accountability system.
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Fredericton Drug Bust: Three Face Trafficking Charges
Fredericton Police have dismantled a significant drug trafficking operation, charging three individuals with multiple offenses following a coordinated law enforcement effort.
Quebec woman wins civil case after criminal acquittal
A Quebec woman achieves justice through civil court after her abuser was acquitted in criminal court. This landmark case highlights alternative paths to justice for survivors of domestic violence.
Aunt Testifies in Saskatoon Murder Trial
The aunt of a man accused of second-degree murder in Saskatoon delivered gripping testimony, revealing family conflicts and the accused's state of mind before the alleged crime.
Quebec Medical Students Challenge Forced Service Law in Court
A group of Quebec medical students has launched a constitutional challenge against Bill 20, legislation that mandates family doctors maintain specific patient quotas or face financial penalties.
Bank loses mortgage claim after internal error
A major Canadian bank's technical glitch proves costly as BC court rules internal error prevents mortgage payout recovery in precedent-setting case.
Fraser Rejects Notwithstanding Clause for Child Porn Ruling
Canada's Immigration Minister Sean Fraser firmly dismisses employing the constitutional override to challenge a court decision striking down mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography offenses.
Ontario Lawyers Disciplined for Professional Misconduct
The Law Society of Ontario has disciplined numerous lawyers for serious professional misconduct, including sexual harassment, misappropriation of client funds, and ethical violations that shake public trust in the legal profession.
Simple Fix Saves Child Porn Minimum Sentences
University of Alberta law professor Steven Penney offers constitutional solution to preserve mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography offenses while avoiding controversial use of notwithstanding clause.
Supreme Court Rejects Trump Tariff Appeal
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected former President Donald Trump's appeal in a landmark case challenging his administration's steel tariff policies, dealing a significant legal defeat with far-reaching implications for trade law and presidential power.
Bloc candidate appeals one-vote loss to Supreme Court
A Bloc Québécois candidate is escalating his one-vote election defeat to the Supreme Court of Canada, challenging the razor-thin margin in Terrebonne riding and potentially setting a constitutional precedent.
Canadian toymaker battles Trump tariffs in Supreme Court
A British Columbia-based toymaker is leading the charge against Trump-era tariffs in a Supreme Court showdown that could reshape U.S.-Canada trade relations and protect Canadian businesses from punitive border taxes.
Ottawa Police Investigate Voyeurism Allegations
Ottawa police have launched a criminal investigation into disturbing voyeurism allegations involving hidden cameras at a local business. Get the latest on this developing story and learn what authorities are revealing about the case.
Supreme Court Child Porn Law Ruling Sparks Outrage
A controversial Supreme Court decision sparks outrage as legal experts warn it could weaken Canada's child protection laws. Discover why this ruling has become a national flashpoint.
Canada's Prison Crisis: Beyond Bail Reform
Canada's correctional system faces a humanitarian crisis with overcrowded prisons, mental health emergencies, and soaring inmate deaths. Experts reveal why focusing solely on bail reform misses the bigger picture.
Premiers Push for Tough Child Porn Sentences After Court Ruling
Alberta and Saskatchewan premiers are pushing the federal government to use the notwithstanding clause to reinstate mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography offences after Supreme Court ruling.
Nova Scotia Fights Child Porn Sentence Ruling
Nova Scotia's justice minister declares the province will intervene as opposing party in landmark case challenging mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography possession.
La Tulipe Wins Court Battle Against Noise Restrictions
Montreal's beloved La Tulipe performance venue triumphs in Quebec court, overturning noise restrictions that threatened its survival. The landmark decision preserves the city's vibrant arts scene and cultural heritage.
Poilievre to override Supreme Court on child porn ruling
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre pledges to invoke the Constitution's notwithstanding clause to reverse a controversial Supreme Court decision striking down mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography offences.
Supreme Court to Rule on BC's Escaped Ostriches Case
Canada's highest court will decide November 6 whether to hear the bizarre case of escaped ostriches from a BC farm, pitting animal rights against agricultural regulations in a precedent-setting legal showdown.
Saskatoon murder trial: Victim was retrieving stolen shoes
Shocking testimony reveals victim was helping friend retrieve stolen footwear when deadly altercation occurred in Saskatoon home invasion case.
Marco Mendicino joins Cassels law firm
Marco Mendicino, former chief of staff to Mark Carney and ex-Liberal MP, brings his extensive financial and government expertise to Cassels Brock as a partner in their growing Toronto office.
Supreme Court's Shocking Child Porn Ruling Sparks Outrage
Canada's Supreme Court faces fierce backlash after controversial ruling requiring 'objective foreseeability' in child pornography cases, creating new hurdles for prosecutors.
Moose Jaw officer charged with assault, break-and-enter
A Moose Jaw police officer has been charged with assault and break-and-enter following an on-duty incident that occurred in January 2024. The case is now before the courts as the officer faces serious criminal allegations.
Canada's Hate Speech Law: National Debate Explained
Explore the heated discussion around Canada's proposed hate speech legislation. Learn why supporters call it necessary protection while critics warn of free speech implications in this comprehensive analysis.
How Canada's Supreme Court Invented the Right to Strike
A deep dive into how Canada's Supreme Court fundamentally transformed labor rights by inventing a constitutional right to strike that wasn't in the original framework.
Higher bar set for terror suspect deportations in Canada
A landmark Federal Court decision makes it significantly harder to remove suspected terrorists from Canada, requiring stronger evidence and raising national security concerns.
Freed after 43 wrongful years, man faces deportation
Glynn Simmons, who served the longest wrongful imprisonment in US history, fights new battle against Canadian deportation while battling cancer and rebuilding his life.
Calgary Police Staffing Crisis Revealed in Internal Survey
An internal employee survey exposes deep concerns about Calgary police staffing levels, with officers reporting overwhelming workloads and insufficient resources to serve the community effectively.
Vancouver Island man charged with child pornography possession
A Vancouver Island resident has been charged with possession of child pornography after a comprehensive RCMP investigation. Learn about the case details and law enforcement response.
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