Category Archives: Justice
Human rights adjudicator can’t decide workplace discrimination complaint: top court
OTTAWA — A labour arbitrator — not a human rights adjudicator — should weigh a complaint from a unionized Manitoba health-care aide who alleged discrimination by her employer, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled. The 6-1 decision Friday from the
Alberta First Nation finishes first phase of search at former residential school site
KAPAWE’NO FIRST NATION — A northern Alberta First Nation says it has completed the first phase of ground penetrating radar in its search for children's remains at a former residential school site. Kapawe’no First Nation, which is located northwest of E...
Canada’s unfair extradition system needs major reform: legal and human rights experts
OTTAWA — Canada's extradition laws need a thorough overhaul to ensure fairness, transparency, and a balance between a desire for administrative efficiency and crucial constitutional protections, say legal and human rights experts. In a report released ...
Manitoba churches lose court challenge against COVID-19 restrictions
WINNIPEG — A judge who ruled against seven Manitoba churches that were fighting public health orders says the restrictions were reasonable and necessary to stem the spread of COVID-19. Chief Justice Glenn Joyal of Court of Queen's Bench said the orders...
Supreme Court of Canada sides with injured woman in snow-clearing squabble
OTTAWA — A woman will get another chance to sue for damages over a leg injury she suffered while climbing through snow piled by a city's plow, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled. Taryn Joy Marchi alleged the City of
Unlike U.S. neighbours, most Canadians content with state of their democracy: survey
WASHINGTON — A majority of Canadians are content with the state of their country's democracy, a new survey suggests — a far cry from the situation in the United States, where Americans appear to be clamouring for reform. Two-thirds or
N.S. student tenants: Saga of mouse-infested rooms shows need for tougher tenancy law
HALIFAX — Two Nova Scotia students who spent eight months fighting to be repaid rent after they departed their mouse-infested apartment say their case emphasizes the need for legal reforms to protect tenants. Kavita Krueger, Hayley Inglis and Mackenzie...
Ontario to make it easier for immigrants to work in their professions
TORONTO — Ontario is set to introduce legislation that would make it easier for immigrants to get licensed to work in professions that match their areas of expertise. Labour Minister Monte McNaughton said the proposed legislation would, if passed, pre...
Trudeau urged to make decriminalization of illicit drugs a priority
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is being urged to decriminalize the possession and use of illicit drugs as a way to combat the opioid crisis that has resulted in thousands of deaths in Canada. Almost 70 organizations from across the
Letter shows minister wanted commanding officer of New Brunswick RCMP replaced
FREDERICTON — The commanding officer of the RCMP in New Brunswick will be replaced at the end of the month, and now a letter has surfaced that suggests provincial Attorney General Hugh Flemming forced him out of the job. In the
