Criminal

BC’s Crown Counsel Policy Manual updated to reflect Criminal Code reforms

Bail and Sentencing Reform Act, Protecting Victims Act, Combatting Hate Act came into force

Jul 21, 2026

BC’s Crown Counsel Policy Manual updated to reflect Criminal Code reforms

Daniel Jolivet could get new trial after criminal conviction review yields new evidence

Jul 19, 2026

Justice minister Sean Fraser found reasonable grounds to suggest a potential miscarriage of justice

Daniel Jolivet could get new trial after criminal conviction review yields new evidence

Canada announces signing of United Nations anti-cybercrime convention

Jul 17, 2026

Treaty offers legal basis for international cooperation in fight against online crime

Canada announces signing of United Nations anti-cybercrime convention

SCC: Mandatory six-month prison sentence for obtaining sexual services from a child is constitutional

Jul 10, 2026

An SCC majority overturned a Quebec ruling that found the mandatory sentence breached the Charter

SCC: Mandatory six-month prison sentence for obtaining sexual services from a child is constitutional

NL aims to strengthen Provincial Court via chief judge’s, justice minister’s tour of Ontario courts

Jul 10, 2026

Minister Helen Conway Ottenheimer seeks to adapt Kenora, London community initiatives for NL

NL aims to strengthen Provincial Court via chief judge’s, justice minister’s tour of Ontario courts

Saskatchewan plans administrative sanctions for impaired driving via Traffic Safety Act changes

Jul 07, 2026

Penalties to include $1K fine for first offence, $2K fine for second and subsequent offences

Saskatchewan plans administrative sanctions for impaired driving via Traffic Safety Act changes