The Complete Brief
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August 12, 2024
Quebec discreetly issues directive that favours non-judicial treatment of simple drug possession
Quebec criminal lawyers have welcomed a discreet directive issued without fanfare by the provincial minister of justice calling on Quebec’s Crown prosecutors to weigh public interest and the risk to public safety before prosecuting people suspected of simple drug possession for personal consumption.
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August 12, 2024
It started with a tattoo: Is your independent contractor really an employee?
The British Columbia Supreme Court decision in Dibble v. Creative Music Therapy Solutions Inc., 2024 BCSC 1066, reiterates the “if it walks like a duck” analysis when determining when an employee is really an independent contractor or the “intermediate classification” of dependent contractor. The “independent contractor,” Christine Dibble, was a music therapist who began working for Creative Music Therapy Solutions Inc. (CMTS) in 2010 pursuant to a written contract.
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August 12, 2024
BODIES UNDER REVIEW — Nature of body — Internal review — Amendment or revocation of decisions
Appeal by Muradov against a decision of Appeal Panel (Panel) of Council of College of Naturopathic Doctors of Alberta (College) that quashed sanctions imposed by Hearing Tribunal (Tribunal) for his unprofessional conduct and imposed new harsher sanctions. Muradov was a naturopathic doctor.
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August 09, 2024
Feds launch consultation on protection measures amid calls for tariffs on Chinese steel, aluminum
The federal government has announced the launch of public consultations on measures to protect Canada’s economic interests following calls from domestic steel and aluminum producers for tariffs on imports from China.
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August 09, 2024
B.C. Court of Appeal affirms order validating decisions from invalid AGM and board meeting
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has affirmed the validity of certain actions taken at an annual general meeting and a board meeting, even though the meetings were found to be invalid.
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August 09, 2024
Saskatchewan Court of Appeal quashes property assessment due to reliance on prior year’s decision
The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal regarding the assessment of a Saskatoon property that was valued at over $3 million.
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August 09, 2024
Canada sanctions Belarusian judges complicit in Lukashenko regime’s jailing of political prisoners
Canada and its allies have imposed asset freezes and immigration bans on certain Belarusian judges and others who facilitate repression and violations of human rights in their country, including jailing hundreds of political prisoners at the behest of President Alexander Lukashenko’s illegitimate regime.
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August 09, 2024
Federal Court upholds Ottawa’s decision to sanction oil billionaire with ties to Russia
Oil billionaire Igor Makarov will be staying on Canada’s sanctions list for now.
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August 09, 2024
‘Important to remember’ purpose of Ontario anti-SLAPP law is to weed out abusive proceedings: court
Ontario's highest court has sided with an anti-abortion group in its conflict with an activist who allegedly disrupted its operations, saying a legal challenge the organization brought against her does not constitute a strategic lawsuit against public participation (SLAPP).
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August 09, 2024
N.B. Crowns reach labour deal with province
A “catastrophic” situation has been avoided in New Brunswick now that its Crown prosecutors voted in favour of a new collective agreement with the provincial government.