Archdiocese Vicariously Liable for Historic Abuse at the Mount Cashel Orphanage
The Nfld C.A. rules that the St. John’s Roman Catholic Corporation is vicariously liable for abuse at Mount Cashel orphanage some 70 years later.
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SCC Prepares for Upcoming Video Conference Hearings
In preparation for next month’s virtual hearings, the SCC is considering what technology to use while keeping security in mind.
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Virtual Hearings at the SCC in June
The SCC will be holding virtual hearings starting next month to catch up on some of the cases it postponed in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A Look at Trends at the SCC in 2019
2019 marked a year of some interesting trends at the Supreme Court of Canada.
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New Crown Immunity Statute Tested
What constitutes a policy decision? Justice Perell of the Ont. Superior Court rejects the first test under the new Crown Liability & Proceedings Act.
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Reflections on a Brave and Compassionate Judge
Retired Supreme Court of Canada Judge passes away at the age of 94.
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