Criminal
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October 31, 2024
Correction Canada’s positive spin ignores investigator’s criticisms | John L. Hill
On Oct. 29, 2024, Anne Kelly, the commissioner of the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), responded to the 2023-24 report of Dr. Ivan Zinger, Canada’s Correctional Investigator, often referred to as a prison ombudsman. The Office of the Correctional Investigator (OCI) reports to the Minister of Public Safety, not Parliament.
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October 31, 2024
AI’s (in)ability to reason and what it means for lawyers
One of the most difficult aspects of my role at Fasken is telling lawyers that their great idea for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in their practice is not possible today and may not be possible for some time to come. (Note: Although not all AI is generative AI, for the purpose of this article, they’ll be used largely interchangeably as they often are in day-to-day life.)
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October 30, 2024
B.C. appeal court overturns acquittal, says judge erred by labelling police conduct as ‘trickery’
British Columbia’s top court has taken the rare step of overturning an acquittal in a high-profile murder case, saying a trial judge was wrong to exclude statements to police made by the accused he deemed to have been extracted through “police trickery.”
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October 30, 2024
The Ontario Land Tribunal: A gradual erosion of access to justice | Brian Cook
Once upon a time in Ontario, there was a robust tribunal system dedicated to environmental and planning issues. While by no means perfect, the system featured adjudicators who had subject matter and dispute resolution expertise. It was possible for citizens and community groups to appeal local land use decisions to what is now the Ontario Land Tribunal and participate in hearings by presenting oral testimony and making submissions.
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October 30, 2024
2 judicial appointments announced for B.C.
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani announced the appointments of Peter H. Edelmann as justice of appeal of the Court of Appeal for British Columbia and Scott Morishita as a judge of the Supreme Court of British Columbia, an Oct. 28 news release announced.
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October 29, 2024
New ‘pathway’ to permanent residence opens for families of those killed in downing of Flight PS752
Ottawa has opened the door wider to permanent residence for families of Canadians and a number of others who died almost five years ago when Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 (PS752) was shot down by two Iranian surface-to-air missiles, killing all 176 people aboard, including 55 Canadian citizens and 30 permanent residents of Canada.
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October 29, 2024
Canada sanctions weapons & aid suppliers to Myanmar military after hundreds of civilians bombed
In coordination with the EU and the U.K., Canada has imposed sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Burma) Regulations against three individuals and four entities for supplying weapons and military equipment to Myanmar’s military.
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October 29, 2024
2 judicial appointments announced for Ontario
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani announced the appointments of Lisa A. Wannamaker and Robin A. Bellows as judges of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario, an Oct. 28 news release announced.
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October 29, 2024
Saskatchewan Court of Appeal upholds murder trial judge decison on intoxication defence
Sometime late on Aug. 2, 2019, or early on Aug. 3, 68-year-old Richard Fernuk was killed in his Saskatoon apartment. Fernuk had been bound, gagged and struck forcefully in the face. Ligatures around his neck were the prime cause of his death. The apartment had been ransacked, suggesting a robbery, although there was no sign of forced entry.
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October 29, 2024
Navigating conveyancing transactions in the age of money laundering: The role of technology
The conveyancing process, essential for transferring property ownership, has become increasingly complex in the face of heightened concerns about money laundering. As financial crime becomes more sophisticated, real estate transactions are often used as vehicles for illicit activities. In this context, technology emerges as a crucial ally for legal professionals, helping to streamline processes, enhance security and ensure compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. This article explores the impact of technology on conveyancing transactions in the current regulatory landscape.