Happy anniversary to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms! Enacted on April 17, 1982, when Queen Elizabeth II signed the Proclamation of the Constitution Act, 1982, it helps ensure all Canadians can live free from discrimination. 📸 3782519

Fed 'guardrails' would have no effect on prov legislatures using Charter s33 notwithstanding clause: Justice minister 'not considering constitutional amendments, but is open to clarifying how controversial clause should be used after Supreme Court Canada has its say.' www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

#Property #Forfeiture: Unanimous Supreme Court Canada held even if criminal charges are stayed [trial ends, legal innocence], courts may still decide what happens to property seized during a criminal investigation. Based on 'other rules' that apply to property. #scc

All 4 Supreme Court Canada leaves to appeal dismissed.

"Canada's Justice Minister Sean Fraser says he has significant concerns with the way the provinces are overriding Charter rights by invoking the notwithstanding clause, and he's prepared to establish guardrails around its use as the document turns 44…" www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Test post. April 16th.

More than 70% of domestic violence homicides happen when the woman tries to leave. He did this with his children in the home.

Unanimous 9 justice oral judgment from Supreme Court Canada dismissing appeal upholding SKCA decision and conviction in sexual assault case. 'Reasons to follow.' #scc

Property #forfeiture decision from Supreme Court Canada on Fri. Whether forfeiture under criminal code and controlled drugs act must be related to conviction. Effect of stay of proceedings. #criminallaw #justice #scc

#Virginia governor Abigail Spanberger signed into law a bill to end #tax exemptions for slate of #confederacy [slave states 1861-65] related organizations in the state like 'united daughters of the confederacy.' www.nytimes.com/2026/04/14/u...

Politics of murder. What about #UK MP Helen Jo Cox who was brutally murdered in the street 2016: Murdered British conservative MP David Amess nominated [by religious group] for highest US civilian honour the presidential medal of freedom. www.bbc.com/news/article...

10 people arrested at #Vancouver airport after causing disruption, delaying departing flight to Mexico. RCMP recommended 'charges of failing to comply with flight crew instructions under Aeronautics Act and mischief under Criminal Code.' #aviation #cyvr globalnews.ca/news/1180101...

#Military police charge two Royal Canadian Navy members with 'service offences' under National Defence Act in connection with death of RCN Petty Officer 2nd Class Gregory Applin. @davidpugliese.bsky.social #cdnpoli #jag #militarylaw ottawacitizen.com/public-servi...

An interesting thread on appeal court decision regarding where accused sits during trial and their visibility to the jury. “In every case, the accused's placement must permit him to make full answer and defence, but the issue is to be assessed on a case-by-case basis," p50. #criminallaw #justice

#Hungary unofficial #election results. 'Opposition #Tisza party [blue], led by Péter Magyar, won Hungarian parliamentary election, bringing an end to Viktor Orbán’s 16-year grip on power' [orange] gaining a 'super-majority' in parliament. #EU #democracy www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...

4 Supreme Court Canada leave to appeal decisions Thurs. #Familylaw child custody, refugee status and Hague convention. Charter Rights and trial in reasonable time. Charter right to fair trial and tax assessments. Judicial [non] recusal appeals and Charter. #scc t.co/xYyZGr1Rc0

After a person has been declared dead in #Quebec, a party seeking to establish that they are still alive can do so by presenting evidence that satisfies the balance of probabilities test unanimous Supreme Court Canada ruled. #scc www.canadianlawyermag.com/practice-are...

In a unanimous decision, Supreme Court Canada upheld reversal of death declaration in case of a #Quebec man who was found to be alive and well, living in Iran. @journodale.bsky.social #scc #cdnpoli nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...

U.S. President DT's administration agreed ​to restore rainbow pride flag ‌to Stonewall National Monument, which marks birthplace of modern gay rights ​movement in #NewYork City. 'according to proposed federal court settlement.' #LGBT www.reuters.com/legal/govern...

Search underway to replace Supreme Court Canada Justice Sheilah Martin. Prospective new justices submit an application to an independent advisory board, whose composition and chair have yet to be named. @journodale.bsky.social #scc #cdnpoli nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...

Violence against #women: A domestic abuser jailed for culpable homicide after his [wife] jumped to her death from road bridge after enduring 18 months of violent abusive controlling behaviour. Sentenced to 8 years. #Scotland #UK www.holyrood.com/news/view,do...

New post: the Supreme Court of Canada recently said that constitutional interpretation is nothing like statutory interpretation; but not that long ago it was saying the opposite. An explanation, let alone consistency, is apparently too much to hope for. doubleaspect.blog/2026/04/09/n...

Unanimous Supreme Court Canada clarifies degree of proof required to establish “return” of a person declared dead. "Return" can be established even in the absence of certainty based on 'balance of probabilities' per #Quebec civil code. #scc

#Sydney #Australia: An overwhelmed #police officer leans over near bodies of Boris and Sofia Gurman. During Bondi Beach terror attack, couple were killed while attempting to disarm one of shooters. 15 killed including 10 year old and #Holocaust survivor. t.co/8sYTqL5Bx0

PM Carney says next governor general will ‘absolutely’ speak French and English. GG Mary Simon 'term' lasts 5 years and will end during 2026. The GG is appointed by King Charles III as his personal representative based on advice of pm. #cdnpoli #monarchy www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...

With arguments today in Alberta litigation on the issue, I am reposting my piece on the 1998 Secession Reference and how the 'honour the Crown' principle changes what the Court said. TLDR: the secession of a province is essentially impossible. emmettmacfarlane.substack.com/p/is-the-sup...

The Samara Centre was proud to intervene before the Supreme Court of Canada at the recent Bill 21 hearing. We urged the court to consider how the function of section 33 is affected by online information threats that fuel polarization and undermine the rule of law.

Today is National #Unicorn Day in #Scotland. "In Celtic mythology, unicorns are believed to be a symbol of purity and power. The legendary creature symbolizes bravery, strength and determination which may be why it was chosen as [Scotland's] national animal!" More > www.scotland.org/inspiration/...

Hamilton lawyer suspended for 2 months after assaulting wife, failing to report earlier (subsequently withdrawn) criminal charge: "intimate partner violence will ordinarily attract a suspension to demonstrate the professions’ condemnation of such conduct" canlii.ca/t/kk7nz

The problem I see: these often untrained, unruly dogs pose a danger to the dogs that are legitimate service dogs. Service dogs can't perform their tasks as well if they're trying to fend off an aggressive, distracting dog. This sort of behaviour is more than selfish, it puts others at risk.

Supreme Court Canada dismissed all 5 leave to appeal applications. #scc decisions.scc-csc.ca/scc-csc/news...

Supreme Court Canada decision Fri. "What proof of return is required to annul a declaratory judgment of death" in life #insurance case under #Quebec civil code. Plus issue of no 'application service on party declared dead.' #scc

My post on the biggest privacy/security risk in Bill C-22: lawful access rules mandating expansive surveillance-capability requirements for digital providers. Orders must be kept secret with little clarity on safeguards against systemic vulnerabilities. bsky.app/profile/mgei...

Highly recommend Lynda's book to supplement particularly 1L learning. My review is published here: utppublishing.com/doi/abs/10.3...

#Coffee and #languages: Judge ordered #Saskatchewan #HumanRights Commission to take 2nd look at complaint it originally dismissed. Complaint concerns policy requiring employees of #Starbucks kiosk [govt operated?] at hospital in Saskatoon to only speak English or French. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Antivax group calls for chief justice Richard Wagner to remove himself should Supreme Court Canada agree to hear appeal related to federal govt use of #EmergenciesAct [against convoy protests during #covid19]. @journodale.bsky.social #cdnpoli nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...

Canada is a constitutional #monarchy: US president Trump's respect for King Charles III possibly quashed desire to annex Canada, says royal commentator. DT 'was unaware Charles is Canada's head of state.' #cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Canada is a constitutional #monarchy: US president Trump drops 51st state idea over ties to King Charles III and 'all that 'Oh, Canada' thing': royal biographer. DT 'was unaware Charles is Canada's head of state.' #cdnpoli nationalpost.com/news/canada/...

These are the Supreme Court Canada 'notable cases' of 2025 the year in review. [Source #SCC linkedin page]

Supreme Court Canada will hear 6 cases in April. Sex assault complainant witness credibility. Mens rea of dangerous driving causing death and bodily harm. Bribing a foreign official [Botswana]. Fresh evidence. Official languages at airports. Charter right to vote in #Quebec. #scc

5 Supreme Court Canada leave to appeal decisions Thur. Including 2 #familylaw #divorce cases, one about home farm and other about unjust enrichment in joint family venture. Employment termination. Class action against psychiatric hospital prison. Securities judicial review. #scc

Supreme Court Canada will hear 14 appeals in spring session,10 are criminal cases. Including federal Official Languages Act, Charter challenge to #Quebec Bill59 affecting electoral districts, mens rea in sexual assault. #SCC www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/general...

Book launch day! “Your Data Will Be Used Against You: Policing in the Age of Self Surveillance” is out. Bluesky friends, I would be so grateful if you would buy a copy. And if you can’t afford it, could you at least share this announcement. Thank you. #BookSky politics-prose.com/search?q=You...

Most of his criticism of s33 'limitation' arguments before the supreme court Canada are correct but his conclusion is a direct attack on constitutional principle of judicial independence. After all #SCC justices make decisions all the time that are highly criticized. nationalpost.com/opinion/yuan...

Fire them how? Trust the Post to find the most ridiculous legal "minds" on the Internet to deliver them ragebait.

A Supreme Court Canada justice can be removed by Governor General after a joint address of Senate and House of Commons per s9 Supreme Court Act laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/s-2.... Which will only happen after a Canadian Judicial Council investigation cjc-ccm.ca/en. #SCC

Want a better grasp of last week's Supreme Court hearings on Quebec's secularism law? CBA National has you covered with an in-depth explainer and two opinion pieces on the key constitutional questions. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4m1zEfz 🔗 https://bit.ly/4v2j03D 🔗 https://bit.ly/4m17MbD

R. v. Clarke, 2026 ONCA 233: This sexual assault case has a right of appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada. It's fact-specific, about a misapprehension of evidence and the use of stereotypical reasoning against the defendant. coadecisions.ontariocourts.ca/coa/coa/en/i...

I wonder when we'll see the Charter Statement for Bill C-22, An Act Respecting Lawful Access? www.justice.gc.ca/eng/csj-sjc/...

The #SCC denied leave to appeal for yet another failed Charter challenge of the voting system.