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]
SCC to hear landmark appeal of UNDRIP role in B.C. law
Monday, May 25, 2026 @ 2:52 PM
The Supreme Court of Canada is set to hear an appeal of a finding that the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) forms part of B.C. law and that the province’s mineral claims regime is inconsistent with the Crown’s duty to consult Indigenous Peoples. ... [read more]
Alberta to vote on whether to hold binding separatist referendum
Friday, May 22, 2026 @ 5:11 PM
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced that, on Oct. 19, residents will be able to vote on whether they want to hold a binding referendum on separating from Canada, saying she was troubled by a recent court decision. ... [read more]
Competition Bureau reaches agreement to protect grain farmers in Saskatchewan
Friday, May 22, 2026 @ 12:32 PM
The Competition Bureau has reached an agreement with Parrish & Heimbecker, Ltd. (P & H) to “address concerns related to its proposed acquisition of GrainsConnect Canada Operations Inc. (GrainsConnect).” ... [read more]
Court allows judicial review in immigration case based on humanitarian grounds
Thursday, May 21, 2026 @ 5:35 PM
The Federal Court has allowed a judicial review application finding that an immigration officer did not give discernable weight to factors in the applicant’s permanent residence application on humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) grounds. ... [read more]