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]

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]

Tax Court reluctantly denies CCB claim, citing longstanding gap in law

Thursday, June 04, 2026 @ 5:02 PM

The Tax Court of Canada has “reluctantly” upheld a finding that a father who cannot be removed from Canada but is not a “protected person” under immigration law is ineligible for the Canada Child Benefit (CCB), noting he had fallen through a crack in the legal system that the court first identified nearly 25 years ago. ... [read more]

Appeal Court upholds approval of offshore oil project despite environmental and Indigenous concerns

Thursday, June 04, 2026 @ 4:34 PM

The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal challenging the approval of an offshore oil and gas project, rejecting arguments that environmental review and Indigenous consultation were inadequate. ... [read more]