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RCMP Investigation into Meat-Packing Worker’s Death from COVID-19

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For the first time in Canadian history, the RCMP have confirmed that they are investigating a workplace fatality due to Read More

January 21, 2021 | Criminal negligence

Tagged: COVID-19, criminal negligence, RCMP investigation, workplace deaths and injuries

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

January 14, 2021 | Drugs

Tagged: COVID-19, drug offences, drug overdoses, opioid crisis, opioid drugs

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

January 7, 2021 | Driving Offences

Tagged: autonomous vehicles, Dangerous driving, driving offences, self-driving vehicles, speeding

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

December 31, 2020 | Assault, Recent Decisions

Tagged: assault, principal, Recent decision, school

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

December 24, 2020 | Prison Conditions

Tagged: COVID-19, pandemic, prison conditions

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

December 17, 2020 | Freedom of Speech, Hate Crime

Tagged: Criminal Code of Canada, hate crime, hate speech, police, racism, sentencing

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

December 10, 2020 | Appeal, Recent Decisions, Sexual Assault

Tagged: appeal, credibility and reliability, Recent decision, sexual assault, witnesses

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

December 3, 2020 | Charter of Rights, Recent Decisions, Sex Offender, Sexual Offences

Tagged: Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Christopher's Law, Recent decision, sex offender registry, supreme court of canada

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

November 26, 2020 | Courts & Trials, Murder

Tagged: Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Criminal Code, murder, not criminally responsible, plea

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

November 19, 2020 | Charter of Rights, Prison Conditions, Search, Solitary confinement

Tagged: Charter of Rights and Freedoms, dry cell, prisoner rights, search, solitary confinement, structured intervention units

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