Supreme Court Reinstates Mandatory Minimum Sentence for Soliciting Sex from Minors, Overturns Quebec Ruling
The mandatory minimum sentence for individuals who pay or seek sexual services from minors in exchange for money has been […]
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B.C. man indicted in U.S. fought off deportation in 2008, despite drug conviction
Court and immigration board records show that a British Columbia suspect indicted by U.S. authorities over alleged international organized crime
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Mandatory minimum for child sex abuse material is unconstitutional, says Quebec court
Quebec’s highest court has concluded that the minimum one-year sentence for distribution of child sexual abuse material is unconstitutional. In
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MLA Jordan Kealy to face jury in sexual assault case
Independent British Columbia legislator Jordan Kealy has elected for a jury trial as he denies a charge of sexual assault.
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Sentencing hearing today for women who killed foster son and abused his sibling
A sentencing hearing is underway for two Burlington women who abused two Indigenous brothers in their care, killing the oldest.
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Alberta separatists gain partial win in court on referendum petition
Organizers fighting to hold a referendum on Alberta quitting Confederation have won a partial victory in court. An Appeal Court
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Supreme Court of Canada won’t hear U.S. stock fraud case involving West Vancouver man
The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear the appeal of a former B.C. lawyer contesting a US$30 million judgment
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Class-action lawsuit over deadly Toronto shooting clears another legal hurdle
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will not review a ruling by Ontario’s top court allowing survivors of mass
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No-pet clause: Quebec court grants appeal of housing tribunal ruling allowing pets
The Court of Québec granted an appeal of the housing tribunal decision (TAL) declaring that no-pet clauses in leases violate
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Suspect, 19, in Toronto officer’s killing conscious in hospital, formally charged with murder
The 19‑year‑old accused of fatally shooting Toronto police Const. Marc Pinizzotto during a June 11 search‑warrant operation has formally been