What is sexting? Is it illegal? What is consent? Let's dive straight into one of the most controversial topics among youth today.Sometimes the laws are the same for youth, sometimes they are different. Our new Youth & the Law column aims to help readers better understand legal topics affecting … [Read more...]
44-2: Family Break-ups & the Law
Volume 44-2 Nov/Dec 2019Full PDF of this issue Table of ContentsFeature Articles: Family Break-ups & the LawSpecial Report: GlobalizationDepartmentsColumnsBoth federal and provincial legislation are changing with respect to family law. This issue highlights the … [Read more...]
BenchPress – Vol 44-1
Right to B.C. Provincial Court Trial in French Bessette v British Columbia (Attorney General), 2019 SCC 31Mr. Bessette was charged with a traffic offence in British Columbia under the province’s Motor Vehicle Act. He asked that his trial in the Provincial Court be held in French. Mr. Bessette … [Read more...]
44-1: Back to School
Full PDF of this issue Volume 44-1 Sept/Oct 2019Table of ContentsFeature Articles: Back to SchoolSpecial Report: Canada as a Bilingual CountryDepartmentsColumnsSeptember marks the beginning of another school year. This issue looks at current legal topics impacting … [Read more...]
BenchPress – Vol 43-6
Federal Court Translates Decision into Cree and DeneThe Federal Court of Canada made history recently when it issued a judgment in the Cree and Dene languages. The case involved Councillor Whalen and the Fort McMurray No. 468 First Nation (FMFN).On January 10, 2019, a Band Council Resolution … [Read more...]
