The Supreme Court of Canada ruled 6-3 that the Charter’s ss. 11(d) and 7 protections for the presumption of innocence apply to inmate disciplinary proceedings involving offences punishable by disciplinary segregation or loss of earned remission, striking down a Sask. regulation that permits the imposition of these penalties on a standard of balance of probabilities rather than proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
By Ian Burns ( January 28, 2025, 4:27 PM EST) -- Confirming what has been the province’s worst-held secret over the past few days, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced Ontarians will head to the polls Feb. 27....