Hudak defends Ontario campaign flyer described as homophobic
It is reasonable to argue the age sex education should commence. It is right and proper that religious groups be able to say 'we hold this or that to be…
James C Morton
Notification of adjournment dates in POA matters not required
R. v. Borges, 2011 ONCA 621 deals with adjournments in Provincial Offences matters. When a case is adjourned is notice of the adjournment to be sent to the defendant?Some Justices of the Peace…
Judge may properly make observations of fact to a jury
R. v Fry, 2011 BCCA 381 is a useful source for the proposition that a judge may properly suggest facts to a jury provided only that the judge is clear…
Liberals 36.5%, PCs 34.0%, NDP 26.8%
It was Hudak's to lose; from a twenty point lead to a 2.5% lag! And the NDP coming up strong - who knows who will be the opposition? Ontario Polls…
"… we are not endorsing any of the three party platforms"
The Toronto Sun did not endorse Tim Hudak.Wow.That says a lot.I disagree with their slant and position but nevertheless, for the Sun not to endorse Hudak is a very big…
My name is Ozymandias
I picked up an old law report -- I believe from Boston from the 1880s. The front page had a dedication, signed by twenty or so lawyers, to a recently…
Get ready for a minority provincial government, poll says
I'm in two minds about a minority. While I (obviously) prefer a Liberal majority I do recognize some good things have come from minorities, especially Liberal/NDP minorities. That said, with…
If Toronto Zoo is sold how will development be controlled?
The land has great value for development; consider this "the condo's at the Zoo Lands"... .
Putting Christians to death
In the 1570's Edmund Campion, formerly a leading Anglican, was reconciled to the Roman Catholic Church and became a Jesuit. He traveled to England and began ministry; a very dangerous…
Insite drug clinic can stay open: striking setback for Federal drug policy
Canada (Attorney General) v. PHS Community Services Society 2011 SCC 44 was just released. The unanimous Supreme Court held that BC's Insite drug injection clinic can remain open despite Federal government…
"… he insisted that “Lester B. Pearson Building” be removed from the standard street address for Foreign Affairs’ headquarters in Ottawa"
This would be funny if it weren't sinister in a way: http://bit.ly/p6O3kp John Baird has set a new gold standard for business cards. The Conservative Foreign Affairs Minister demanded –…
U.S. considers erecting fences along Canadian border
To keep us out or to keep them in??? http://bit.ly/p7VQ7j September 29, 2011 Jim Bronskill The Canadian Press OTTAWA—The United States is looking at building fences along th...
Self defence
A recent case where a homeowner killed a nighttime intruder has led many to ask about self defence in Canada. Basically, you are allowed to use reasonable force to defend…
The extent to which evidence beyond the words of a contract can be used to determine meaning
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment LLC v. Marineland of Canada Inc., 2011 ONCA 616 deals with the custody of a killer whale called Ikaika. The court considered the extent to which extrinsic evidence can…
Crown has burden to show a defendant has ability to pay fine
R. v. Topp, 2011 SCC 43 is a useful source for the proposition that the Crown has a burden to show that an accused can pay a fine imposed under…