Criminal
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March 14, 2025
Carney Sworn as PM, unveils leaner cabinet including Gary Anandasangaree as Justice Minister
Liberal leader Mark Carney has been sworn in as Prime Minister and unveiled a streamlined 24-member cabinet, which includes many of the ministers on the “front line” of the ongoing trade war with the United States.
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March 14, 2025
CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUES - Life, liberty and security of person -- Presumption of innocence
Appeal by Appellant from judgment of the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal which affirmed a decision concluding that s. 68 of The Correctional Services Regulations, 2013 (Regulations) did not violate s. 7 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (Charter).
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March 14, 2025
Understanding money laundering and ultimate beneficial ownership: A guide for legal professionals
Money laundering continues to be a critical concern for governments, financial institutions and legal practitioners worldwide. With the rise of globalized finance and the complexity of modern businesses, understanding the nuances of money laundering and the concept of ultimate beneficial ownership is essential for lawyers. This article aims to elucidate these concepts and their implications for legal practice.
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March 14, 2025
A system in crisis: Rebuilding the dwindling Crown Attorney’s Office | Shawn Patten
While I enjoyed being a general practitioner for the first few years of my legal career, I knew I wanted to be a prosecutor. Colleagues warned me that openings at the Provincial Crown Attorney’s Office were a rarity and that competition was fierce. They were right. For a year, I scoured the newspaper looking for job openings. While solicitor jobs in government were few and far between, Crown Attorney positions were non-existent.
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March 13, 2025
Court uses indecent act case to examine vehicles as public or private
Trial courts must take a contextual approach when deciding whether an indecent act carried out in a vehicle took place in a public or private place, says the lawyer of a Saskatchewan man caught masturbating while parked at a shopping mall.
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March 13, 2025
Hartman defence showcases complicated factors in determining appropriate sentence
Judges in criminal cases often say that sentencing is the most challenging part of their work. It requires them to balance a dichotomy and find harmony and effectiveness when dealing with seemingly opposite or contradictory ideas or concepts.
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March 13, 2025
APPEALS - Grounds - Bias - Misapprehension of or failure to consider evidence
Appeal by Vandewater from conviction for second-degree murder. Vandewater killed his cellmate Van Camp while both were incarcerated at a federal penitentiary.
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March 12, 2025
The legal stage: Exploring famous operas with legal themes | Connie L. Braun
Opera originated in Italy during the late 16th century to present a positive image of the ruler and his court to visiting dignitaries. With grand narratives and emotional depth, opera has long been a medium through which complex societal issues are explored.
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March 11, 2025
Yukon seeking input on upgrading Human Rights Act
Yukon’s government is inviting residents to “share their thoughts” on proposed “improvements” to its human rights legislation.
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March 11, 2025
Two new appointments made to Ontario courts
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani has announced that two judges have been appointed to new positions in courts in Ontario.