The Complete Brief
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August 29, 2024
Use of AI by the courts: Only a matter of time | Alexander Gay
The courts, at least in Canada, have shown reticence in embracing generative artificial intelligence (AI) to assist with the performance of judicial functions. For the moment, an absolute prohibition on the use of generative AI seems to be the path forward for most courts in this country, which have approached and continue to approach generative AI with a high degree of suspicion.
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August 28, 2024
Federal Court: PPSC may intervene in dispute over disclosure of RCMP terror investigation documents
The director of the Public Prosecution Service of Canada has been granted leave to intervene in a proceeding concerning whether the National Security and Intelligence Review Agency (NSIRA) can compel the RCMP to produce documents subject to solicitor-client privilege in respect of a complaint investigation.
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August 28, 2024
Ontario announces major electricity procurement, promises protections for farmland, municipalities
New electric power projects in Ontario will require agricultural impact assessments and approval from municipal councils as part of an electricity procurement program aimed at adding 5,000 megawatts to Ontario’s grid.
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August 28, 2024
Ontario Court of Appeal rejects child relocation ruling, pointing to numerous errors by trial judge
The Ontario Court of Appeal has ordered a new trial in a case of a mother wanting to relocate her child to Ireland, ruling that the trial judge misapprehended evidence and had a reasonable apprehension of bias.
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August 28, 2024
Most ‘BIOC’ immigration assessments that were judicially reviewed in past year were flawed
More than two dozen first-line immigration or citizenship decisions that rejected requests for permanent residence or other relief over the past year were quashed by the Federal Court due to immigration officials failing to properly analyze the best interests of the children involved, finds a Law360 Canada review of the Federal Court’s recent “BIOC” case law.
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August 28, 2024
Benefits are available for passengers injured in auto accidents
Passengers injured in automobile accidents in Ontario can make a claim for damages regardless of which driver was at fault. The provincial no-fault insurance system ensures that auto insurance policies cover injured passengers. However, sometimes the injuries might exceed the policy limits. In those situations, it’s important to work with a personal injury lawyer to take legal action to win the compensation that will allow the individual to recover fully from the accident.
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August 28, 2024
Streamlined debt collection to replace outdated enforcement in B.C.
On Oct. 26, 2023, the Money Judgment Enforcement Act (the Act) received Royal Assent, marking a significant shift in how monetary judgments will be enforced in British Columbia. Once enacted, this new legislation will replace the existing, outdated Court Order Enforcement Act, RSBC 1996, c. 78 (COEA), which has governed money judgment enforcement in the province for nearly 30 years.
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August 28, 2024
Lax O’Sullivan expands with 2 associates
Recent news releases from Lax O'Sullivan Lisus Gottlieb LLP announced the addition of Amethyst Haighton and Azzam Cheema as associates.
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August 28, 2024
Manitoba increasing support for victims’ services
Manitoba is using the seized proceeds of crime to boost support for victims. It was announced on Aug. 27 that the provincial government is increasing this year’s funding to Manitoba Justice Victims Services by 50 per cent.
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August 28, 2024
ELEMENTS OF THE OFFENCE - Mens rea
Appeal by Parsons from her conviction for theft over $5,000. Parsons claimed she had an agreement with her employer to receive extra pay via e-transfers for working more hours than permitted while receiving disability benefits. However, her employer denied any such agreement existed. Parsons made numerous e-transfers to herself from the company's account without authorization.