Media reports on crime often emphasize when an offender is eligible for parole and subsequently cover the results of the parole hearing. And for good reason — society deserves to know when the most egregious offenders can be (or are) released back into society. What outrages most people in … [Read more...]
Provincial Directives for Colleges and Universities: government overreach?
It looks good on paper: protect student mental health, fight against racism, and ensure that costs are transparent. But is it overreach? Bill 166 Explained In May of 2024, the Ontario government amended its Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Act with Bill 166 (the Strengthening … [Read more...]
Streamlined Trials in Alberta: A tale of four cases
This article summarizes the status of streamlined trials in Alberta. Streamlined trials were introduced in Alberta at the beginning of 2024. They replace the old Summary Trial process. The goal is to provide a faster and more affordable way to resolve legal issues. So far, there have been four … [Read more...]
Non-Disclosure Agreements in Canada: The future in wake of Hockey Canada’s scandal
Canadians have closely followed the bombshell criminal charges against five members of Team Canada’s 2018 World Juniors hockey team. The case is scheduled for trial in 2025, seven years after the alleged sexual assault. Following the incident, the complainant reached a settlement with Hockey … [Read more...]
Why is Canada a Bilingual Country?
Canada has two official languages: French and English. We always wonder why. Editor's Note: A version of this important article first appeared in LawNow in 2019. It has been reviewed for legal accuracy in 2024 by the author. Canada’s two colonizing peoples are the French and the British. … [Read more...]
Canada’s Proposed Artificial Intelligence and Data Act
In 2022, Canada proposed the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act to attempt to regulate and promote the responsible use of artificial intelligence, though the framework is not yet law. Canada has become a leader in developing and using artificial intelligence (AI). AI has become increasingly … [Read more...]
Bill C-92’s Journey to the SCC
In February 2024, the Supreme Court of Canada decided Bill C-92, which allows Indigenous communities to exercise control over child and family services, is constitutional in its entirety. Reconciliation is the responsibility of every Canadian. The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) decision on Bill … [Read more...]
Edmonton’s Encampment Case: What does it mean for future cases?
The Coalition for Justice and Human Rights' August 2023 constitutional challenge to the City of Edmonton’s encampment removals did not succeed, but this case wasn't the first of its kind and likely won't be the last. As housing in Canada and Alberta becomes increasingly expensive, many people … [Read more...]
Can cyclists running stop signs make our roads safer?
U.S. states have been adopting Idaho Stop laws since the early 1980s, allowing cyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs and red lights as stop signs when safe to do so. Should Alberta do the same? What is an Idaho Stop law? Idaho Stop laws have been adopted across the United States … [Read more...]
Beyond Borders: Exploring space law
A dive into international space law, how it affects Canada, and what Canada does within its own borders to regulate space exploration. The universe encompasses planets, stars, galaxies, and other forms of matter and energy. Every point in space is a storyteller, unveiling distant realms and … [Read more...]
