Constitutional
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July 30, 2025
Court of Appeal affirms secondary picketing part of labour dispute, to hear CUPW injunction appeal
The Ontario Court of Appeal has held that secondary picketing is a labour dispute activity under the Courts of Justice Act (CJA) and has agreed to hear an appeal from orders restricting the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) from picketing Purolator facilities in their dispute with Canada Post.
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July 30, 2025
Provocation unproven in Manitoba murder appeal
Justin Patrick Monro, then 27, killed 37-year-old Derek Scott Sutton, but was it murder? Munro was charged with second-degree murder. A June 24, 2021, edition of the Winnipeg Free Press called it a bloody few weeks in Winnipeg, with 11 homicides in just 33 days.
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July 29, 2025
Strongly worded dissent in impaired driving case presages Supreme Court appeal
When a Court of Appeal justice dissents on a case involving a constitutional issue, it is reasonable to expect a referral to the Supreme Court of Canada. A dissent in the judgment in R. v. Westgard, 2025 SKCA 53 may lead to a consideration of whether the Criminal Code provisions requiring a motorist to provide a breath sample violate s. 8 of the Charter, which protects against unreasonable search and seizure.
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July 28, 2025
Settlement of $55M reached in Saskatchewan First Nation class action
A settlement agreement of over $55 million has been reached between Canada and Flying Dust First Nation to resolve a land-related claim for land that was sold to Canadian Pacific Railway.
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July 28, 2025
N.B. to review information and privacy legislation
New Brunswick has launched a review of provincial laws governing privacy and the public’s right to information in a bid to enhance access, loosen “restrictive rules” and address the impacts of AI.
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July 24, 2025
Federal Court rules against Ottawa in Cold Lake military base tax dispute
The Federal Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of the City of Cold Lake, Alta., in a significant dispute over payments in lieu of taxes for a military base, finding that a federal minister failed to properly justify her decision on property valuations worth tens of millions of dollars.
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July 24, 2025
Manitoba groups getting almost $1 million for accessibility projects
Manitoba is giving $820,000 to numerous community organizations in a bid to tear down barriers and improve accessibility for those with disabilities.
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July 23, 2025
Federal Court strikes military member’s COVID vaccine challenge
A Federal Court judge has dismissed a legal challenge by a former Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) member who claimed his Charter rights were violated over COVID-19 vaccination requirements — a decision that lawyers say reinforces the military’s unique employment structure and grievance system.
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July 21, 2025
$60M proposed settlement reached in B.C. solitary confinement class action
A proposed settlement of up to $60 million has been reached in a class action lawsuit relating to the use of solitary confinement in British Columbia’s correctional centres. Eligible class members could be provided with compensation of up to $91,000 depending on their circumstances.
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July 18, 2025
B.C. Premier Eby announces cabinet reshuffle to focus on jobs and economy
B.C. Premier David Eby has announced a cabinet reshuffle involving changes to key ministries as part of a strategic shift aimed at focusing on jobs and the economy, according to a release.