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.
Nova Scotia introduces legislation to resolve property access disputes
By Karunjit Singh ( February 20, 2025, 5:22 PM EST) -- The Nova Scotia government has introduced legislation aimed at resolving disputes that occur when property owners seek access to an adjacent property to complete construction and repairs....