September 19, 2025
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.
September 18, 2025
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.
September 18, 2025
What if your charitable donation was helping fund mining exploration on Indigenous lands — without the knowledge or consent of the nations impacted?
September 17, 2025
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.
September 16, 2025
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.
September 10, 2025
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.
September 08, 2025
A top judge in Nova Scotia says the province’s new dedicated bail court will produce “long-term benefits” for the criminal justice system.
September 05, 2025
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.
September 04, 2025
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.
September 03, 2025
The Federal Court has denied certification of a proposed discrimination class action against the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) by civilian employees who claimed they experienced systemic racism.