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Alberta illegal lending investigation leads to guilty pleas, fines and peace bond

Investigators found unlawful interest rates and intimidation tactics used to collect debts

Aug 21, 2026

Alberta illegal lending investigation leads to guilty pleas, fines and peace bond

Org sues Manitoba, Canada over province’s alleged ‘extreme underfunding’ of criminal legal aid

Aug 20, 2026

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association says its lawsuit is the first of its kind in Canada

Org sues Manitoba, Canada over province’s alleged ‘extreme underfunding’ of criminal legal aid

Alberta Court of Appeal to retry sexual assault case due to defence counsel’s ineffective assistance

Aug 07, 2026

Ruling says trial counsel didn’t submit argument on key substantive issues

Alberta Court of Appeal to retry sexual assault case due to defence counsel’s ineffective assistance

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

Jul 21, 2026

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

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