If you become sick or injured severely enough that you can’t work, one of your most pressing concerns will likely be how you can keep earning income to pay your bills or support your loved ones. But with many different government and insurance benefits available through private or group insurance, you may be wondering which…
The Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) will soon hear the appeal of R v Chizanga, 2024 ONCA 545 [Chizanga], in which it will opine on the principles of admitting evidence of prior discreditable conduct [41405]. Building upon the seminal case of R v Handy, 2002 SCC 56 [Handy] which set out the principles for the…
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2 Minute Read WHAT IS A FIDUCIARY? A fiduciary refers to an individual who has the responsibility of looking after a person or their affairs considered to be vulnerable or where there is a dominance in the relationship, such as: an executor and estate trustee (of a Will and estate); a trustee (of a trust);…
It’s hard to keep up with the pace of change/disruption in the United States these days, but much of it is the culmination of a longer trend of an attack on due process rights that is clearly set out in a new book by Professor Brandon L. Garrett – Defending Due Process: Why Fairness Matters…
Being falsely accused of domestic assault can be a terrifying and life-altering experience. Even without concrete evidence, these allegations can lead to serious legal consequences, damage your reputation, and impact your personal and professional life. Under Section 265 of the Criminal Code of Canada, assault—including domestic assault—is treated as a criminal offence. Domestic assault is…
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Recently, Sean “Diddy” Combes’s lawyer applied to be removed as counsel in the former music producer’s sex-trafficking case. The lawyer, Anthony Ricco filed an affidavit with the court stating “Under no circumstances can I continue to effectively serve as counsel for Sean Combs”. Ricco cited no further specifics to the court. Reaction online views this…
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In the fall of 2024, Harcourts, Canada’s most trusted source for legal robes, opened a modern showroom in Montreal—the company’s only physical location outside Toronto. “We’re delighted to have a brick-and-mortar footprint in Quebec,” says Brian Weese, the vice-president of Harcourts. “The province plays such an important role in the country’s legal landscape. Our arrival…
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Paul Daly February 24, 2025 Next up in in this year’s Administrative Law & Governance Colloquium is Professor Aileen Kavanagh (Wednesday, February 26, 11.30 Ottawa time). She will be discussing her wonderful book The Collaborative Constitution: In this book, Aileen Kavanagh offers a fresh account of how we should protect rights in a democracy. Departing…
You’re driving home after a long day when another car crashes into yours. The jolt leaves you shaken, but you brush it off, thinking you’re fine. Days later, the pain sets in—headaches, a stiff neck, and soreness that won’t go away. Then the insurance company calls with a settlement offer. It’s lower than you expected,…
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Understanding crime statistics in Canada is crucial for policymakers, law enforcement agencies, and citizens alike. These figures provide valuable insights into the safety and security of all Canadian communities, helping to shape public policy and allocate resources effectively. Key sources of data for Canadian crime statistics includes Statistics Canada, which conducts comprehensive national surveys, and…
