Certificate of Offence under POA — Sufficiency
Ontario (Transportation) v. Don’s Triple F Transport Inc., 2012 ONCA 536 is a rather confusing case arising from an appeal from a decision of a Justice of the Peace. The…
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Freedom of Association the same whether raised as a sword to claim the positive right to an effective legislative regime to protect freedom of association or used as a shield to defend against legislation that impinges upon existing statutory protections
Association of Justice Counsel v. Canada (Attorney General), 2012 ONCA 530 deals with freedom of association in the context of labour relations — it makes clear that there right is…
Mars Rover captures shadow of Vic Toews on Mars
This is a recent photo from the Mars Rover — explanations abound but to my mind it is obviously the shadow of Minister of Public Safety Vic Toews spying on…
Nunavut man charged with threatening police during attempted suicide
Increasing the detachment in Kimmirut makes sense. That said, this new incident is atypical and merely a sad suicidal man acting out. Yes, it could have ended very badly but…
11(b) delay runs to end of trial
R. v. Gordon, 2012 ONCA 533 is a useful source for the principle that the calculation of 11 (b) delay runs to the end and not the start of trial:…
Sentencing were peace officer killed
R. v. Jiwa, 2012 ONCA 532 is a strong case dealing with sentencing where a peace officer is killed: In my view, the sentencing judge committed no error in treating…
Anconia Resources Begins Drilling at its MARCE Occurrence in Nunavut
Anconia has announced that drilling has begun on its MARCE Occurrence located in the Nunavut Territory of Canada. There is the potential for a significant iron mine. http://www.equities.com/news/headline-story?dt=2012-08-07&val=352910&cat=material
A party must be ready for trial
Hess v. Town of Iqaluit, 2012 NWTCA 8 is a very ordinary case with one interesting aside – the plaintiff let the case drag and was faced with a motion…
No, they agree, they will never again try to exercise their rights when confronted by police
In fairness to the police, they probably were on edge when the incident occurred — but that doesn’t justify what appears to have been a needless and very dangerous escalation.…
Old Toronto – Familiar and yet not
The past is a foreign country. This footage is oddly disturbing — a familiar and yet wildly unfamiliar place: Footage here 1913 Today
Iranian Greco-Roman wrestler wins gold at London Olympics
Iran`s first gold at the London 2012 Olympics OK, so these are Sun Bears but the concept is the same — and let’s forget politics, good for Hamid Sourian!
Constructive Dismissal
Brunswick News Inc. v. Sears, 2012 CanLII 42254 is a recent and useful case outlining the law regarding constructive dismissal: Constructive Dismissal Whether or not there is a constructive dismissal…
Closing Arguments with Steven Skurka podcast
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