For the first time in Canadian history, the RCMP have confirmed that they are investigating a workplace fatality due to Read More
RCMP Investigation into Meat-Packing Worker’s Death from COVID-19
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Opioid-Related Deaths Continue to Rise as the Pandemic Persists
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The continuous news cycle regarding the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada has detracted from the opioid crisis that continues to plague Read More
Sleeping Man Accused of Dangerous Driving in Self-Driving Vehicle
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British Columbia resident, Leran Cai (“Cai”), is accused of speeding and dangerous driving in Alberta when he was pulled over Read More
Toronto Principal Acquitted of Assault Charge
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A Toronto elementary school principal, Sean Hume (“Hume”), was found not guilty of one count of assault last week after Read More
COVID-19 Outbreaks in Ontario Prisons
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Joyceville Institution (“Joyceville”), a medium-security prison located northwest of Kingston, Ontario, is currently dealing with a significant COVID-19 outbreak. As Read More
Hate Crime Rates Rising in Canada
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Canada is a multi-cultural society including many social, cultural and religious groups. Furthermore, our country reports increases in same-sex couples Read More
Supreme Court Rules Equal Justice for Victims of Assault with Intellectual Disabilities
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The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that sexual-assault complainants with intellectual disabilities who testify should have their credibility and Read More
SCC Rules Ontario’s Sex Offender Registry Unconstitutional for Those with Mental Illness
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The Supreme Court of Canada upheld an Ontario Court of Appeal decision which ruled in favour of a man who Read More
Alek Minassian Pleads Not Criminally Responsible for Van Attack
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The accused, Alek Minassian (“Minassian”), who has admitted that he planned the van attack and purposely drove onto the sidewalk Read More
Latest Developments Regarding the Use of Segregation in Prisons
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As we have previously blogged, last year the federal government passed legislation to eliminate the use of “administrative segregation” following Read More