Criminal

SCC orders new trial for Alberta man accused of murder, says trial court relied on hearsay evidence

The court said the trial ruling did not explain if there was an exceptional reason to rely on hearsay

May 22, 2026

SCC orders new trial for Alberta man accused of murder, says trial court relied on hearsay evidence

Harvey Brownstone, Canada’s first openly gay judge, pulls no punches on broken courts

May 19, 2026

His memoir is an unfiltered reckoning with family and criminal courts – and the judiciary that runs them

Harvey Brownstone, Canada’s first openly gay judge, pulls no punches on broken courts

NS Court of Appeal’s 2025 annual report finds slightly more appeals filed than in 2024

May 19, 2026

Nova Scotia chief justice says court still prioritizes public engagement

NS Court of Appeal’s 2025 annual report finds slightly more appeals filed than in 2024

Canada’s new financial crimes watchdog signals a shift in enforcement: Davies lawyer

May 12, 2026

Bill C-29 creates a dedicated federal agency – and in-house counsel should prepare now: Léon Moubayed

Canada’s new financial crimes watchdog signals a shift in enforcement: Davies lawyer

Alberta plans to build first provincial forensic DNA lab in Western Canada

May 08, 2026

Province says sending evidence to federal facility can delay court cases

Alberta plans to build first provincial forensic DNA lab in Western Canada

Understanding civil sexual assault damages

May 05, 2026

Why victims increasingly choose civil court and what makes these cases so complex

Understanding civil sexual assault damages