Family
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February 05, 2025
Virani extols more diverse bench; says he’s working to get new wrongful conviction review body going
In contrast to the new U.S administration’s dismantling of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies targeting hiring biases against members of racialized and other underrepresented groups, the Trudeau government is doubling down on its commitment to diversity, with Justice Minister Arif Virani proudly extolling the federal Liberals’ record of appointing many “brilliant” women and racialized jurists to the federal trial and appellate benches.
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February 05, 2025
Removal of estate trustee in light of longstanding sibling rivalry affirmed on appeal
While parents may try to treat their children equally, it appears that the perception of favouritism may be inevitable. In January, 2025, both BBC and CBC reported on a new scientific study which suggests that parents really do have a favourite child based on a variety of factors, including birth order, gender, temperament and personality.
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February 04, 2025
Should accidental overdose events be treated as ‘culpable homicide’? | Liam Michaud
Communities across Canada have been struggling to respond to the toxic drug overdose for well over a decade, driven overwhelmingly by the unregulated supply of fentanyl. This scope of the crisis has caused declining life expectancy and is now the leading cause of death among certain groups.
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February 03, 2025
Chief Justice Wagner says federal judicial appointments on ‘right path’ as vacancies hit low of 30
The minority Liberal federal government has turned around the “untenable” situation Canada’s top judge warned about two years ago that was harming Canadians, due to a persistently-high number of federal judicial vacancies caused by Ottawa’s years-long chronic delays in appointing judges.
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February 03, 2025
Ontario law foundation launches call for applications for access to justice program
The Law Foundation of Ontario has launched a call for applications for the newest iteration of its Catalyst program, which assists non-profits that are working to advance access to justice in the province.
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February 03, 2025
Manitoba establishes protest ‘buffer zones’ around abortion clinics
Manitoba’s New Democrats have put in place legislation outlawing protests within “buffer zones” around abortion clinics. According to a government news release, the government has proclaimed its Safe Access to Abortion Services Act, which came into force Feb. 1. and provides for “safety perimeters” around clinics performing the procedure.
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February 03, 2025
CHILD PROTECTION - Child protection hearing - Supervision or guardianship - Care and custody of children
Appeal by appellant against a court order placing her children in continuous custody of Manager of Child and Youth Services (Manager). The appellant's children were removed from her care due to concerns about their well-being.
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January 31, 2025
Top judge says SCC wants to hear more private law cases, urges Canadians to ‘fight for’ rule of law
As the Supreme Court of Canada marks its 150th birthday amid rising incursions on the rule of law abroad, Chief Justice Richard Wagner says it can also be an opportune time for Canadians to reflect on the state of their own courts, the rule of law and their independent and impartial justice system.
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January 31, 2025
Upholding the integrity of marriage contracts
Marriage, a deeply personal and legally binding institution, holds significant emotional, financial, and legal weight.
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January 31, 2025
Access to just us? Delineating legal services and justice | Daniel J. Escott
In a survey of 115 Canadian judges conducted with the Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice (CIAJ) and Athabasca University, 13 reported that they believed judges would be replaced by artificial intelligence (AI) within the next 30 years. An additional 31 judges reported that they believed judges might be replaced by AI in the same time, adding up to 44 judges out of 115 (approximately 38 per cent) believing that judges at least may be replaced by AI within 30 years.