SCC declines to narrow McNeil disclosure; expunged police misconduct info must be given to defence
Supreme Court of Canada Justice Sheilah Martin said that if police, exceptionally, withhold police misconduct records as not relevant to the accused’s case ‘they must advise the Crown what was withheld and why it was withheld’ and must give particulars if asked by the Crown.
Friday, June 26, 2026 @ 6:03 PM
Underscoring the breadth of the constitutional obligation of first-party Crown disclosure to the defence, the Supreme Court of Canada has 7-0 clarified and elaborated on the scope of the duties of Crown and the police to disclose to the accused relevant police disciplinary records, as was previously established by R. v. McNeil, 2009 SCC 3. ... [read more]
G7 privacy chiefs push safer digital spaces for children
Monday, June 29, 2026 @ 3:31 PM
Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne and his G7 Data Protection and Privacy Authorities Roundtable counterparts gathered last week for their sixth annual meeting, which focused on the protection of children’s privacy online. ... [read more]
Feds unveil proposed banking regulations to prevent consumer fraud
Monday, June 29, 2026 @ 2:39 PM
The federal government has pre-published proposed regulations to combat consumer-targeted fraud for public consultation. The new regulations are intended to operationalize amendments to the Bank Act through Bill C-15. ... [read more]
Ontario Court of Appeal rejects DNA sample order for discharged offender
Monday, June 29, 2026 @ 10:43 AM
Citing a “meaningful legislative difference” between the treatment and retention of DNA samples taken from convicted offenders and discharged offenders under the DNA Identification Act, the Court of Appeal for Ontario unanimously upheld a lower court appeal decision, rejecting arguments by the Crown to force a discharged offender to provide DNA samples. ... [read more]
B.C. Court upholds certification of opioid class action against McKinsey
Friday, June 26, 2026 @ 5:03 PM
The B.C. Court of Appeal has upheld the certification of a proposed class action against consulting giant McKinsey & Co. over allegations that it worked closely with opioid manufacturers and distributors to increase the sale and distribution of opioids in Canada for unsuitable uses. ... [read more]