Mladić arrested
The bid of Serbia to join the European Union, perhaps as early as 2014, may finally be on track with today's news that Ratko Mladić has been arrested -- in…
140 Law – Legal Headlines for May 26, 2011
Here are today's leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter:Canada drops 240 'smart' bombs on Libya, won't reveal cost of mission - http://goo.gl/WcwWR Lawyer with $160K in School Debt…
Nestlé’s War on Breastfeeding Mothers Takes Shameful New Turn
Infant formula is a medical necessity for those who are unable to breastfeed their infants. There are a host of medically sound reasons why a mother, in conjunction with her…
Now here is an interesting poll
Have a look at James Curran today, and vote. Pity there's no way to restrict voting to just Liberals, but I am very curious about when people want to choose…
And The Two Chief Culprits Remain silent
Today's story in The Toronto Star shows how the search for the identity of the officer who allegedly beat Dorian Barton is reaching absurdist levels. Yet despite the increasing evidence…
The Longer Option
We have a choice between an insanely quick 5 month leadership race and one that could last as long as 21 months. I had preferred a middle option, and I…
Two Options: Liberal Leadership Now, Or after 18 months
Those are the only options being given to Liberal Party members. You decide. Which Option do you Prefer for Date of Liberal LeadershipMarket Research
Equal human rights lacking in Bermuda
"It is obvious that we live in a society where we are not wanted."That's what Krystl Assan, a 23-year-old student in Bermuda said to a crowd of supporters in front…
Rae Days
Is there anyone in Canada who doesn't believe that Bob Rae will ultimately wind up as the "permanent" leader of the Liberal Party, once this interim, kabuki thing is over?…
We’re all in this together…except when it’s bad for business
Totally agree with Patrick Lagacé this morning. There are 500 Canadian troops at present in the Richelieu River valley. Peter MacKay toured the area yesterday. He and the federal government…
‘Why New Democrats Won’t Stop’ – Brian Topp
"In as many words, today's editorial in The Globe and Mail suggests that only Canada's Conservative and Liberal parties are entitled to govern our country. Which is an interesting look…
Homelessness in Yellowknife
I’m in Yellowknife all week attending events relating to the launch of a policy report on homelessness. The report is one of several articles coming out of a multi-year research…
Air force generals’ pathetic lies: We’re waist deep in the Big Muddy
Col. Muammar al-Gaddafi with one of his Western friends. The Libyan dictator is stubbornly hanging on in the face of Western escalation and the promises of air power advocates.So, how…
The question
Since The Night of the Liberal Dead on May 2, the question that the Liberal party has been struggling to answer is this:Why does Canada need you anymore?Cutting through the…
Ontario Employment Law: Reprisal For Asserting Rights Pursuant To An Employment Contract Amounts To Wrongful Dismissal
In Brown v. 1714717 Ontario Inc., decided April 26, 2011, the Ontario Labour Relations Board found that an employer had wrongfully terminated the applicant employee when it dismissed her without…
This Week At The Ontario Court of Appeal: 11-05-20
Each week, Wise Law Blog reviews recent decisions by the Ontario Court of Appeal.R. v. Roncaioli. An appeal in a manslaughter case where the convicted defendant was accused of killing…
Ontario Human Rights Tribunal Digest – April 1-30, 2011
Each week, Wise Law Blog reviews important decisions from the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal.SUBSTANTIVE RULINGSKerry Pinkney v. Datex Billing ServicesIn this case, the applicant alleged discrimination on the basis of…
Articling, Access to Justice, And Lakehead University’s New Law School
Two recent related news items - the Law Society of Upper Canada's approval of a potential new law school at Lakehead University and Michael Johnston's remarks upon becoming chairman of…
Don’t panic…..It is International Towel Day.
It is that day again.... Towel Day is an annual celebration on the 25th of May, as a tribute to the late author Douglas Adams (1952-2001). On that day, fans…
Proposed California Law Tackles Social Media, Privacy Concerns
A proposed new law in California would have radical implications for Facebook and other major social media sites:The bill, which would apply only to users in California, would prohibit sites…