As the month of May is quickly coming to an end, theCourt.ca is taking a moment to reflect on the national and international events that have made headlines – from the assassination of Osama bin Laden to the federal elections in Canada (see last week's post). The former event, particularly bin Laden’s death photos, prompts […]
After hearing pleadings on 18 May, 2011, the Supreme Court is set to render a decision on the sensitive topic of education as it relates to religion, culture, and morals, once again originating from Quebec. ERC: Teaching Tolerance and Religion Quebec Style At issue in SL, et al v Commission scolaire des Chênes, et al, [2012] […]
On May 13, Chief Justice McLachlin announced the imminent retirement of Justices Ian Binnie and Louise Charron from the Supreme Court of Canada. Both departures are set to take effect at the end of August; however, Binnie has apparently agreed to remain on the Bench until his successor has been officially appointed. Retirement should come […]
In Ontario (Public Safety and Security) v. Criminal Lawyers’ Association, [2010] 1 S.C.R. 815, McLachlin C.J. and Abella J. hold that "[a]ccess to information in the hands of public institutions can increase transparency in government, contribute to an informed public, and enhance an open and democratic society. Some information in the hands of those institutions […]