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SCC rejects presumptive ceiling for post-verdict sentencing delay

Unanimous court adopts ‘markedly longer’ test in R. v. R.B.-C.; sentence reduction is the ordinary remedy for delay

Sep 11, 2026

SCC rejects presumptive ceiling for post-verdict sentencing delay

Quebec courts announce common guidelines for judges’ use of generative AI

Sep 11, 2026

Joint initiative covers Court of Appeal, Superior Court, Court of Quebec, municipal courts

Quebec courts announce common guidelines for judges’ use of generative AI

BCCA refuses to reopen appeal on whether franchisees are common employers

Sep 11, 2026

Given subsequent Supreme Court of Canada ruling, appellant raised issue not previously alleged

BCCA refuses to reopen appeal on whether franchisees are common employers

NT Supreme Court converts oppression application to action in governance dispute

Sep 11, 2026

Judge sees need for pleadings and discoveries to resolve factual issue on legal fee invoices

NT Supreme Court converts oppression application to action in governance dispute

FCA: EI rules stripping new mother of job-loss benefits discriminate

Sep 10, 2026

Six Employment Insurance Act provisions violate Charter equality rights; Parliament has one year to fix them

FCA: EI rules stripping new mother of job-loss benefits discriminate

Former Sask. justice minister Bronwyn Eyre joins Canadian Constitution Foundation

Sep 10, 2026

The senior counsel's areas of interest include federalism, administrative law and judicial review

Former Sask. justice minister Bronwyn Eyre joins Canadian Constitution Foundation