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Latest news
Free Speech Protection for Comedy
On Friday, October 29, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada is releasing its decision in Mike Ward v. Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse. At issue is whether comments made in a comedy routine can be discriminatory under Quebec’s Charter of human rights and freedoms or whether they are justified as free speech.
SCC Today: Labour Law; Arbitrator Jurisdiction
The Supreme Court of Canada releases a decision in Northern Regional Health Authority v. Horrocks.
SCC Today: 6 leaves dismissed
The Supreme Court of Canada dismisses 6 leaves to appeal.
SCC Today: Torts/Municipal Law; Negligence; Slip & Fall
The Supreme Court of Canada releases a decision in Nelson (City) v. Marchi.
Civil Litigation: Contempt
This Court of Appeal decision raises an important procedural question: what can litigants do with a finding of contempt?
Government Immunity from Tort Liability & Labour Arbitrator’s Jurisdiction
This week we have another two decisions to predict. On Thursday, October 21, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada is releasing its decision in City of Nelson v. Taryn Joy Marchi. At issue is whether a government decision is considered a policy decision or an operational decision. Policy decisions are immune from tort liability, so this could be significant for COVID-19 related litigation. On Friday, October 22, 2021, the SCC is releasing Northern Regional Health Authority v. Linda Horrocks and Manitoba Human Rights Commission. At issue is the exclusive jurisdiction of a labour arbitrator and the standard of review between levels of court.
SCC Today: Civil Law; Non-liability Clauses
The Supreme Court of Canada releases a decision in 6362222 Canada inc. v. Prelco inc.
SCC Today: Criminal Law; Self-defence
The Supreme Court of Canada releases a decision in R. v. Khill.
SCC Today: 2 Leaves Granted, 9 Leaves Dismissed
The Supreme Court of Canada grants 2 and dismisses 7 leaves to appeal.
SCC Today: Criminal Law; Search Warrants
The Supreme Court of Canada releases an oral judgment in R. v. Reilly.
Civil Litigation/Class Actions: Interlocutory vs. Final Orders
In civil litigation, an appellant appeals against the Order of a tribunal or judge. Once you have the Order, the next step is to determine its nature – is it an “interlocutory” or “final” order?
SCC Today: Family Law; Custody
The Supreme Court of Canada releases an oral judgment in Richardson v. Richardson.
Homeowner Self-Defence & Return of the Doctrine of Fundamental Breach
This week we have two decisions to predict. On Thursday, October 14, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada is releasing R. v. Khill, which involves a shooting that was ruled self-defence. On Friday, October 15, 2021, the SCC is releasing 6362222 Canada inc. v. Prelco Inc., which asks whether under Québec law you can exclude liability in a contract for a breach of an essential obligation.
SCC Today: Criminal Law; Firearms Offences; Circumstantial Evidence
The Supreme Court of Canada releases an oral judgment in R. v. Dingwall.
SCC Today: 8 Leaves Dismissed
The Supreme Court of Canada dismisses 8 leaves to appeal.
When Does the Deadline Clock Begin to Run On Filing An Appeal?
When does the clock start to run on an appeal? For the Court of Appeal herein, not until the judgment is “finally settled, and issued”