On Friday, June 11, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada is releasing its decision in Estate of Bernard Sherman and the Trustees of the Estate, et al. v. Kevin Donovan, et al. At issue is the test for limiting public access to court records.
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On Friday, June 4, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada is releasing its decision in Felice Colucci v. Lina Colucci. This is a rare family law appeal and at issue are the factors that judges should consider when exercising their discretion to discharge child support arrears.
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On Friday, May 28, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada is releasing its decision in MédiaQMI inc. c. Magdi Kamel, et al. At issue is the right of a party to remove exhibits from the court record and the ability of a media company to prevent a party from doing so based on the open court principle.
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On Friday, May 21, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada is releasing its decision in Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church of Canada v. Aga. At issue is whether courts can review decisions by religious organizations regarding membership.
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On Friday, May 14, the Supreme Court of Canada is releasing its decision in R. v. G.F. At issue is when is it permissible for appellate courts to decide cases based on issues that were not raised by the parties.
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On Friday, May 7, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada is releasing its decision in R v CP. At issue is whether a provision of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, which bars automatic appeals to the SCC on the basis of a dissent at the Court of Appeal, infringes s. 7 or s. 15 of the Charter.
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