Criminal
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October 06, 2025
Who is responsible when a dog bites? Part two
Everybody likes the dog until it bites.
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October 06, 2025
‘Systemically oppressive’ income tax rules give the CRA tools not available to police
The federal government is often criticized for not being tough enough on crime. However, there is little discussion about recent efforts to increase scrutiny on taxpayers. The criminal defence bar in Canada remains highly aware of potential abuses and rights violations when police interrogate their clients. Are Canadian businesspeople just as concerned about safeguarding their constitutional rights?
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October 06, 2025
Saskatchewan to regulate non-lawyers in bid to increase access to justice
Saskatchewan has brought into force legislative changes that will allow “non-lawyer legal professionals” to deliver certain services to the public — something officials with the province’s law society say will enhance access to justice for “underserved” residents.
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October 02, 2025
AI hallucinations in the legal context
Remember how skeptical people were of YouTube and content creation? This video tool became a creative outlet for many and led to the birth of occupations that did not exist before, like influencers. Now, the buzz is about TikTok. Think of AI for lawyers by analogy.
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October 03, 2025
Lack of clarity in jury instruction leads to new trial in Yukon murder case
Adam Cormack’s body was discovered near a gravel pit sometimes used as an informal shooting range on June 28, 2017. He had a single gunshot wound to the head. Edward James Penner was charged with first-degree murder.
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October 02, 2025
Alberta premier pushes legal challenges to federal policies in justice ministry mandate letter
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has given marching orders to her justice minister on the issues she expects him to tackle during the upcoming legislative session. At the top of the list is using “every legal means possible” to overturn or overhaul a number of federal initiatives, such as the Impact Assessment Act, the oil and gas emissions cap and Ottawa’s clean energy regulations.
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October 02, 2025
The Strong Borders Act and a shifting anti-money laundering landscape
In the ever-evolving global fight against financial crime, no country can afford complacency. Criminals innovate constantly, devising complex networks of shell companies, anonymous trusts, cryptocurrency platforms and underground financial services to move and disguise illicit wealth.
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October 02, 2025
Line crossed: IRCC’s proposed administrative monetary penalties should alarm all Canadian bars
The federal government is quietly implementing a regulatory framework that should alarm every lawyer in Canada, regardless of practice area. Under the guise of addressing immigration “ghost consultants,” Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has crafted administrative monetary penalties (AMPs) that grant it unprecedented authority to discipline lawyers — the same lawyers who routinely challenge that department’s decisions in court.
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October 02, 2025
The legendary Jane Goodall and her influence on animal law
It can rightly be said that few people achieve the status of legend in their own time: Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, UN Messenger of Peace and founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, was one such person. Goodall passed away on Oct. 1, 2025, at age 91 while on a speaking tour in the U.S. after leading a life that inspired many.
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October 02, 2025
CRIMINAL CODE OFFENCES - Duties tending to preservation of life - Failure to provide necessaries of life
Appeal by appellant from conviction for manslaughter, aggravated assault and failing to provide necessaries of life. Nine-month-old Kaleb McKay was found dead in his crib.