Constitutional
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July 31, 2024
Federal political parties collecting sensitive voter data in a regulatory void, warns report
In a British Columbia courtroom this past May, the country’s three main political parties came together in common cause: to maintain unregulated access to sometimes sensitive voter information collected by a mushrooming industry of political consultants.
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July 30, 2024
Federal Court grants interlocutory injunction on CFIA guidelines impacting kosher meat production
The Federal Court has granted an interlocutory injunction in a case where a Jewish community group alleged that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) new rules infringed on their Charter rights by impacting the slaughter of kosher meat.
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July 30, 2024
Yukon, First Nations group sign agreement of ‘shared priorities’
Yukon has signed a 10-year “government-to-government” accord with a First Nation community to cement “shared priorities” of wellness, development, education and training.
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July 29, 2024
‘One would think’ people should be very concerned about impact of Ontario Place ruling, lawyer says
People may soon be seeing activity at Ontario Place after a judge rejected a constitutional challenge of legislation to fast-track construction of the controversial redevelopment project.
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July 29, 2024
5 Ontario judicial appointments announced
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani announced in a July 24 news release the appointment of five judicial appointees in Ontario: Renee M. Pomerance, E. Ria Tzimas, Michelle Flaherty, Brian DeLorenzi and Jacqueline A. Horvat.
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July 29, 2024
Purposefully disobeying court order comes with consequences: B.C. Chief Justice
B.C.’s top court has upheld the conviction of an Indigenous woman who had been found guilty of criminal contempt of court due to her protest of the controversial Trans Mountain pipeline.
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July 22, 2024
B.C. Court of Appeal upholds securities regulator's power to compel witnesses to provide evidence
The B.C. Court of Appeal has upheld the constitutional validity of B.C. Securities Act provisions that allow the B.C. Securities Commission to compel witnesses to provide evidence and to seek court orders to ensure compliance with summonses under threat of contempt.
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July 22, 2024
Groups pledge to continue fight against B.C. legal professions legislation despite injunction loss
Opponents of B.C.’s legislation on legal profession reform are pledging to carry on despite a court denying an injunction to stop the law from coming into force.
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July 19, 2024
No absolute immunity for government from lawsuits over unconstitutional legislation: SCC
The Supreme Court has confirmed that the state can be required to pay damages for making unconstitutional legislation in some limited circumstances.
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July 16, 2024
Appeal Court allows interveners to file evidence related to Ontario reference for online gambling
The Ontario Court of Appeal has granted British Columbia and the Canadian Lottery Coalition Members leave to file evidence regarding an Ontario reference regarding a proposed change in lottery regulations.