Criminal
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May 29, 2024
5 judicial appointments to B.C. supreme court
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani announced five judicial appointments to the Supreme Court of British Columbia: Judith E. Hoffman, Lisa J. Hamilton, Shannon P. Ramsay, Edlyn Laurie and Alison M. Latimer.
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May 29, 2024
Politically exposed persons and money laundering, part two
Politically exposed persons (PEPs) are individuals who hold prominent public positions or have close associations with such individuals. Due to their influential roles, PEPs are considered to be at a higher risk of being involved in corrupt activities, including money laundering. However, it is crucial to emphasize that being a PEP does not grant immunity from the law, especially when it comes to money laundering.
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May 29, 2024
Cellphones in Ontario schools, the voice of the child: Both on silent | Marvin Zuker
According to Ontario Premier Doug Ford on April 30, 2024, “[I]t’s staggering numbers, the numbers I’ve seen with parents supporting the ban because they want their kids to go to school and learn — not to be on social media and fiddling around with their cellphones during class,” he said. “Outside of class, all the power to them. You can do whatever you want. But while you’re in learning, you’ve got to learn. The teachers want the kids to pay attention. It’s as simple as that. It’s not that complicated. Don’t use the phones.” (Toronto Star, April 30, 2024.)
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May 28, 2024
Commercial arbitration awards: Why courts won’t interfere
Under Ontario’s Arbitration Act, 1991, S.O. 1991, c.17 (the Act), domestic arbitration awards are notoriously difficult to appeal to the courts.
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May 28, 2024
Keep the peace and be of good behaviour | Norman Douglas
I ordered thousands of people to do that.
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May 28, 2024
Alberta Court of Appeal decision highlights the many factors affecting credibility
Does the fact that an accused person has a criminal record work to that person’s disadvantage when credibility is at stake? The Alberta Court of Appeal Decision in R. v. Blanchard, 2024 ABCA 130, suggests that a particular bias may play a role when a trial judge uses common sense to discern the truth.
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May 28, 2024
‘Friendly’ texts, heart emoji at centre of Ontario sex assault appeal
Criminal court judges must properly grapple with core defence theories before passing judgement. So says the lawyer of an Ontario man given a new sex assault trial over text messages suggesting his accuser made up her allegations to hide an affair from her boyfriend.
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May 28, 2024
SENTENCING — Aggravated sexual assault — Kidnapping — Imprisonment — Indeterminate
Appeal by Blanchard from his conviction and sentence on several grounds, including that trial was unfair and constituted a miscarriage of justice. Edmonton Police Service attended a second-floor apartment in response to a 911 call. They found the appellant and the complainant bleeding from wounds to her head and hands.
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May 27, 2024
Indigenous Peoples’ Court welcome addition to city of Sudbury | Michael Michel
On May 2, 2024, Sudbury, Ont., became home to the 20th Indigenous Peoples’ Court in the province. In a special sitting of the Ontario Court of Justice, members of local First Nations, the judiciary and various community stakeholders gathered to celebrate this momentous occasion.
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May 27, 2024
Women in workplace should not be deterred by Harvey Weinstein’s overturned conviction
Sexual violence in the workplace, or anywhere else, has no place in our society. However, ending the practice where men exploit their positions of power in the workplace to sexually harass or abuse women remains a challenge, as seen in high-profile criminal cases such as the New York case involving Harvey Weinstein, a rich and powerful man in the entertainment industry.