They primarily concern the test of an adult sentence in the YCJA, but also include important insights about the meaning of "accountability" in youth sentencing, and the role of social context evidence when assessing a young person's moral culpability for committing an offence.

Today, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decisions in R. v. I.M. 2025 SCC 23 and R. v S.B. 2024 SCC 24. If you practice in the area of youth criminal justice, it is essential to familiarize yourself with these important decisions. decisions.scc-csc.ca/scc-csc/scc-...

The Bench and Bar Committee presents its last program before the summer break on June 25, starting at 5pm. Join me and my distinguished guests to discuss the hottest case law of the last year... including R v Kinamore 2025 SCC! Summer social afterwards. If you're in Toronto, don't miss it!

Please join me and @sewrattanlaw.bsky.social on June 12 if you are in Toronto for this fun event. Hosted by @wiccd-canada.bsky.social, this is a great opportunity to socialize. Don't worry, the questions are easy! 😄 Register online for a chance to win a great prize - docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Reminder about this great program happening Wednesday!

Interesting civil case that criminal lawyers and students should know about: In Sutherland Estate v. Murphy, 2025 ONCA 227, the Ontario Court of Appeal held that Charter section 11(c) applies to sentencing proceedings. www.canlii.org/en/on/onca/d...

The Bench and Bar Committee presents our next program on April 9th, 5pm to 6:30 pm. Please join us to discuss motions in sexual assault cases. Substantive law, procedural requirements, and ethical considerations will be covered. See you in person at 10 Armoury or online!

Reminder about tonight’s program on technology in the courtroom! 501 at 5pm if you are at 10 Armoury. I will be announcing future programs. On April 9, we will have a program on litigating sexual assault motions. On May 28, one about civility and professionalism. More details coming soon!

We're back! The Bench and Bar presents Tech Tips with Justice Callaghan on March 5. This was re-scheduled due to the (first) major snowstorm in Toronto. I hope everyone is safe and well. See you March 5!

Thrilled to be guest lecturing at the University of Windsor tonight on privacy rights and the Charter. Amazing students already asking brilliant questions.

We're back! The Bench and Bar presents Tech Tips with Justice Callaghan on March 5. This was re-scheduled due to the (first) major snowstorm in Toronto. I hope everyone is safe and well. See you March 5!

Bench and bar cancelled tonight due to weather. I apologize. Rescheduled tentatively for March 5. Stay safe everyone!

Please join us on February 12 for our first Bench and Bar Committee presentation of the year! We will discuss how to use courtroom technology effectively. Lawyers and law students are welcome. Hope to see you there!

Awards season! WICCD awards 2024! Uplifting content warning! youtu.be/lZRzBAZACmU

Please join us on February 12 for our first Bench and Bar Committee presentation of the year! We will discuss how to use courtroom technology effectively. Lawyers and law students are welcome. Hope to see you there!

The SCC will hear arguments on Feb. 11-12, 2025 about recognizing a new tort of family violence. Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia has sparked debate and attracted 17 interveners. Should the common law evolve to better address family violence? #FamilyLaw #SCC www.law360.ca/ca/articles/...

If you attended the bench and bar program on December 4, 2024 - Advocacy at the OCJ - you may claim one hour of professionalism with the LSO. I apologize for the late notice. We will have future programs pre- approved.

Save the date! The Bench and Bar's first program of 2025 will be focused on mastering technology in the courtroom with Justice Callaghan. Please join us on February 12, 2025, at 5pm in courtroom 501 for a live demonstration. You will benefit greatly regardless of your skill level. More to come soon!

Congratulations to Justice Cudjoe! www.canada.ca/en/departmen...

Final reminder - our end of year Bench and Bar program is this Wednesday, December 4, from 5-6:30 pm at 10 Armoury Street. You can also join by Zoom. I hope to see you there!

I will be speaking at this program hosted by the Ontario Bar Association on December 13. Come learn the latest developments for 276 / 278 applications in sexual assault trials and the case law you need to know about! Virtual or in person. www.cbapd.org/details_en.a...

A new report from the Canadian Judicial Council is now available on CanLII: "Guidelines on the Use of Social Media by Federally Appointed Judges" #legalcommentary zurl.co/HV87

I'm not sure how many people have made it to Bluesky yet, but the Bench and Bar Committee presents our last program of the year on December 4. Please join us! There will also be a post-program social event at a local establishment, co-sponsored by the OCAA and CLA. I hope to see you there!