Constitutional
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September 19, 2025
Federal Court rejects non-lawyer representation in Jordan’s principle case involving 250 children
The Federal Court has dismissed a motion in which a non-lawyer sought to represent 250 children. The matter engaged Jordan’s principle in order to provide funding to an organization that offered behavioural services.
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September 19, 2025
Ottawa targets hate crimes with new legislation
The federal government is taking aim at the rising tide of hate-motivated crime in Canada by introducing legislation that would make it a specific offence under the Criminal Code. That proposal is part of the new Combatting Hate Act, which was unveiled by federal Justice Minister and Attorney General Sean Fraser at a press conference Sept. 19.
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September 18, 2025
Quebec court authorizes class action against Uber over lack of wheelchair accessible rides
The Quebec Superior Court has authorized a class action against Uber over allegations that its services are effectively unavailable to people with disabilities in the province.
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September 18, 2025
When charity funds mining: Flow-through shares and the Indigenous consent gap
What if your charitable donation was helping fund mining exploration on Indigenous lands — without the knowledge or consent of the nations impacted?
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September 17, 2025
B.C. court orders redetermination of Uber wheelchair accessibility dispute
The B.C. Supreme Court has set aside a ruling that Uber discriminated against a wheelchair user by failing to offer wheelchair accessible rides in the Lower Mainland region of B.C.
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September 16, 2025
Ontario case raises questions around review board’s handling of those not criminally responsible
An Ontario lawyer says a recent court ruling shows questions remain around whether the provincial board overseeing those deemed not criminally responsible is properly applying the test for keeping them locked up in hospital — particularly when they have not reoffended or misbehaved.
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September 10, 2025
Federal Court of Appeal affirms judicial review not available for CTA’s factual findings
The Federal Court of Appeal has affirmed that factual findings by the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) are insulated from judicial review as s. 40 of the Canadian Transportation Act provides an alternate remedy through petitions to the Governor in Council.
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September 08, 2025
N.S. judge extols virtues of province’s new bail court
A top judge in Nova Scotia says the province’s new dedicated bail court will produce “long-term benefits” for the criminal justice system.
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September 05, 2025
P.E.I. opens applications for anti-racism grants for 2025-26
Groups such as charities and non-profits in Prince Edward Island can now apply for the next round of anti-racism grants — which will include funding for projects promoting positive relationships between youth and the criminal justice system.
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September 04, 2025
Calgary lawyer disbarred for spying on judge; civil liberties group cries foul
A national civil liberties group is accusing Alberta’s law society of using “a vindictive and petty abuse of process” to disbar the group’s president, who landed in hot water for hiring a private investigator to spy on a senior judge in another province.