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SCC rules Jordan ceilings on trial delay may flex in ‘particularly complex’ or joint prosecutions

Supreme Court of Canada Chief Justice Richard Wagner said ‘the clarified test for case complexity under the Jordan framework is flexible enough to address the troubling number of criminal proceedings resulting in stays without incorporating into it a residual discretion for judges to decline to find a s. 11(b) [Charter] breach even where net delay exceeds the [Jordan] ceiling.’

Friday, May 29, 2026 @ 6:01 PM

Last Updated: Sunday, May 31, 2026 @ 12:05 PM

The Supreme Court of Canada has elaborated on exceptions to the presumptive Jordan time limits on net trial delay, ruling that “particularly complex” criminal prosecutions or scheduling conflicts in joint trials may, in some circumstances, justify trials taking longer than the presumptive limits set out in R. v. Jordan, 2016 SCC 27. ... [read more]

Federal Court rejects JTI bid for additional disclosure in federal tobacco charge challenge

Monday, June 01, 2026 @ 4:34 PM

The Federal Court has dismissed a motion by JTI-Macdonald Corp. to compel the disclosure of additional records in its challenge to the federal tobacco cost-recovery regime, reaffirming that Rule 317 of the Federal Courts Rules is not a discovery mechanism. ... [read more]

Court dismisses appeal over permit to construct radioactive waste facility

Monday, June 01, 2026 @ 4:28 PM

The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by a nuclear labs company challenging the quashing of a permit issued by the environment minister for the construction of a radioactive waste disposal facility. ... [read more]

Ottawa urges provinces to implement direct-to-consumer alcohol sales

Friday, May 29, 2026 @ 4:57 PM

Ottawa is calling on provinces and territories to complete negotiations and implement direct-to-consumer sales of alcohol. ... [read more]

Court awards $22.5M in class action against Toronto doctor for video surveillance

Friday, May 29, 2026 @ 4:47 PM

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has awarded $22.5 million in a class action against a Toronto plastic surgeon who had surveillance cameras throughout his clinic but did not inform patients or staff. ... [read more]