A story about Doug Coo
As mentioned earlier Justice Coo has died. A real loss. I thought about telling this story and concluded there is no harm — it says a lot about him. Years…
James C Morton
Liberals must be seen!
I had a good talk a few days ago with a leading Quebec Liberal. This Liberal said to me that in recent years the CPC had done well because at…
Sad news
Justice Douglas Coo has died. He was a model judge and a true gentleman. While he was careful and thorough he was never afraid to make decisions. He was a…
Lump sum spousal support
Zenteno v. Ticknor, 2011 ONCA 722 deals with lump sum spousal support. Generally, support is not to be lump sum unless necessary: The sole issue on this appeal was the…
On Ontario Today – CBC Radio – noon or so today
"ONTARIO TODAY is the first and only news and call-in program to link radio listeners across this huge province. Ontario Today keeps you up-to-date on the stories that affect you;…
Photography founder born 224 years ago today
Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre (November 18, 1787 – July 10, 1851).
Woods and former caddie shake hands at Presidents Cup
Gosh, you can see real warmth there!
NDP MP Martin not hacked, just angry, during profanity-laced Twitter outburst
This raises a question of what is and what is not acceptable on-line. Clearly the use of strong language is widely accepted in Canada in a face to face context…
Pleadings define the issues, provide the boundaries and context for pre-trial case management and define the extent of disclosure required
Lax Kw’alaams Indian Band v. Canada (Attorney General), 2011 SCC 56 released earlier this week deals, with whether Aboriginal rights claim should be characterized based on pleadings or a broader…
TVA Gatineau-Ottawa – Affaire James Sauvé
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aN8aaVsq608 Worth a watch!
Confess and avoid defence
R. v. Armstrong, 2011 ONCA 709 deals with 'reasonable excuse'. In both civil and criminal law a common defence is 'confess and avoid'. Such defences accept the cause is made out but say…
Wheat Board
The end of the wheat marketing structure in Western Canada is seen by some as a minor local issue. It isn't. First, even standing alone, the proposed changes are a…
Police rights when being investigated by SIU
Schaeffer v. Wood, 2011 ONCA 716 deals with the rights of police officers being investigated by the SIU. In short, police involved in fatalities cannot get counsel to assist with preparation of their…