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APPEAL WATCH: Revisiting the admissibility of similar fact evidence in R v Chizanga

The Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) will soon hear the appeal of R v Chizanga, 2024 ONCA 545 [Chizanga], in which it will opine on the principles of admitting evidence of prior discreditable conduct [41405].  Building upon the seminal case of R v Handy, 2002 SCC 56 [Handy] which set out the principles for the admissibility of such evidence, this appeal […]

APPEAL WATCH: Alford v Canada (Attorney General) and Parliament's Power over Privilege

What gives way first — Parliament’s power to control its own process, or Parliamentarians’ right to speak freely without fear of prosecution? The Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) will soon grapple with this question. It has granted leave [41336] to appeal the Court of Appeal for Ontario’s (“ONCA”) decision in Alford v Canada (Attorney General), 2024 ONCA […]

Can't always get what you want: SCC to consider interpretation of insurance contracts in Trillium Mutual Insurance Company v Emond

Taking Another Kick at the Causation Can in R v BF

APPEAL WATCH: Lights, Camera, Action - Competition Tribunal applies drip pricing provision

APPEAL WATCH: Ahluwalia v Ahluwalia on torts in family law

APPEAL WATCH: Mohawk Council of Kanesatake v. Sylvestre On The Right To Seize Band Property

Appeal Watch: Dorsey v Canada: When does a Security Reclassification Denial Deprive Prisoners of Liberty?

APPEAL WATCH: If You Can’t Patent the Drug, Patent the Dosage

APPEAL WATCH: When Are Acquittals Appropriate on Appeal?