The BenchPress feature of the January/February issue of LawNow talked about the case of the British Columbia woman fighting to find out the identity of her sperm donor dad. She argued that her Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms right to equality under the law was breached by the province’s … [Read more...]
Bench Press: What do We Mean by Public Standing?
In British Columbia, an individual and a Society in Vancouver who have worked with prostitutes for over 30 years asked for standing to challenge Canada’s prostitution laws under the Charter. The Supreme Court of Canada said that in determining whether to grant public standing to applicants, courts … [Read more...]
The Supreme Court of Canada Protects the LITTLE GUY
Do you have an insurance contract? Do you know and understand your rights and obligations under that contract? If you have a dispute with your insurance company, how can you be sure that a court will protect you, the “little guy”, in the face of the arguments put forward by a large, possibly … [Read more...]