New murder trial needed due to improper use of hearsay evidence: SCC
The Supreme Court of Canada (Justice Michelle O’Bonsawin pictured) has upheld an Alberta appeal decision and confirmed that a new trial is necessary in the case of a man convicted of second-degree murder after ruling the trial judge improperly relied on hearsay evidence.
Friday, May 22, 2026 @ 4:07 PM
The Supreme Court has confirmed that a new trial is necessary for an Alberta man convicted of second-degree murder after ruling the trial judge improperly relied on hearsay evidence. The man in question, Dylon Saddleback, had been socializing with several friends outside a trailer when most of the group left to attend a birthday party. Saddleback and the victim, Joshua Dennehy, stayed behind — and afterward Dennehy was found beaten to death, struck more than 45 times with a blunt instrument. When police arrived, they found Saddleback on the scene. ... [read more]
Federal Court direct IRCC to decide residency application after 7-year delay
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 @ 1:31 PM
The Federal Court has ordered Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to decide a spousal sponsorship permanent residence application within 90 days, finding the government failed to adequately explain why the application had remained unresolved for nearly seven years. ... [read more]
N.S. Appeal Court examines ‘natural justice’ in child parenting case
Monday, May 25, 2026 @ 5:00 PM
Lawyers must speak up about irregularities in the processes of trial proceedings, says one involved in a family law matter where a mother was denied “natural justice” after being made to testify ahead of those challenging her in court. ... [read more]
Federal court allows review of third work permit denial, refuses directives
Monday, May 25, 2026 @ 4:57 PM
The Federal Court has allowed a judicial review of a third work permit refusal but refused request for a directed verdict. ... [read more]
Appeal Court remits certification of proposed class action relating to Fairy Creek protests
Monday, May 25, 2026 @ 4:54 PM
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has sent back for reconsideration a proposed class action alleging that the RCMP violated Charter rights through exclusion zones and other enforcement tactics during the Fairy Creek protests. ... [read more]