Judges shouldn’t rely on 2006 Ontario ruling when assessing an accused person’s evidence: SCC
Justices of the Supreme Court of Canada
The Supreme Court has clarified that trial judges should generally not rely on the Ontario Court of Appeal decision in R. v. J.J.R.D., 218 O.A.C. 387 when assessing an accused person’s evidence in a criminal trial or directing the jury.

Friday, June 05, 2026 @ 2:10 PM

The Supreme Court of Canada has confirmed that criminal convictions must be based on proof beyond a reasonable doubt, not simply on choosing one witness’s account over another. ... [read more]

Manitoba passes first nurse-to-patient ratio legislation in Canada

Friday, June 05, 2026 @ 4:44 PM

Manitoba has passed Canada’s first nurse-to-patient ratio legislation to improve patient safety, support nurses and strengthen health care staffing across the province. ... [read more]

Yukon court issues AI directive encouraging due diligence, warns of potential errors Chief Justice Suzanne Duncan, Yukon Supreme Court

Friday, June 05, 2026 @ 4:16 PM

Yukon’s Supreme Court has issued a directive on the use of generative AI “in written and oral representations” in a bid to reinforce the “integrity and credibility of legal proceedings.” ... [read more]

Ontario farm liable for hidden bridge danger, court says

Friday, June 05, 2026 @ 9:11 AM

An Ontario farm operator has lost its arguments at the province’s highest court that it should not bear responsibility for the collapse of a bridge on its land. ... [read more]

Legislative, regulatory changes are coming as part of Ottawa’s new national ‘AI for All’ strategy Prime Minister Mark Carney

Thursday, June 04, 2026 @ 5:36 PM

The federal government’s new national artificial intelligence (AI) strategy indicates that legislative and regulatory changes are coming to facilitate Canada’s transformation into an AI leader among mid-sized nations, while also protecting the privacy and security of Canadians and businesses, as well as the country’s sovereignty. ... [read more]