R v Antic: Making way for a more efficient bail system

In the recent R v Antic, 2017 SCC 27 [Antic] decision, the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) provides a much-needed reminder for bail courts across the country to uphold the accused’s right to a reasonable bail under section 11(b) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms [Charter] when making decisions on releases. Antic highlights a […]

Considering the Role of Regulatory Bodies in Satisfying the Crown’s Duty to Consult: Chippewas of the Thames v Enbridge; Clyde River v Petroleum Geo-Services.

On July 26, 2017, the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) released two decisions, Clyde River (Hamlet) v Petroleum Geo-Services Inc., 2017 SCC 40 [Clyde River] and Chippewas of the Thames First Nation v Enbridge Pipelines Inc., 2017 SCC 41 [Chippewas], that provided much needed clarification on the role of the National Energy Board (“NEB”) and […]