Process and procedure within our justice system have been an interest of mine since I first stepped foot into Osgoode Hall Law School almost three years ago. Understanding the way the judicial system works in Ontario and Canada at large is an important part of a well-rounded law school education. Efficiency and timeliness have been […]
In the spring of 2012, thousands of students in Quebec took to the streets to protest proposed increases in university tuition fees. Student organizations held votes opposing the increases and declared that students were “on strike.” Students formed picket lines at many institutions that prevented other students and professors from accessing buildings. Some individuals turned […]
Last November, the Supreme Court released one of its most anticipated cases in labour law, British Columbia Teachers’ Federation v British Columbia, 2016 SCC 49, also known as “BCTF.” In a surprising move, the Supreme Court delivered its judgment orally from the bench. The majority of the Supreme Court stated that they agree with Justice […]
We at TheCourt.ca have an exciting announcement. On December 31st, 2016, our blog received the Simon Fodden Award for Best Canadian Law Blog by the Canadian Law Blog Awards, or Clawbies. This is what Clawbies had to say about us: It’s no exaggeration to say that The Court, the Supreme Court of Canada analysis blog […]