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1 week ago
Law

Supreme Court upholds 2 manslaughter convictions for 2013 Toronto homicide | CBC News

The Supreme Court of Canada upheld manslaughter convictions for two men related to a 2013 homicide in Toronto after dismissing their appeal. [ more ]
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2 months ago
Canada news

Ottawa agrees to scrap Highway 413 impact assessment pending judge approval | CBC News

Ontario reached a deal with the federal government to suspend assessment of Highway 413 under the Impact Assessment Act.
The Supreme Court of Canada found parts of the Impact Assessment Act unconstitutional for allowing federal decisions on provincial projects. [ more ]
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2 months ago
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Police now need warrant to get a person's IP address, Supreme Court rules | CBC News

Police now need a warrant to obtain IP addresses' numbers.
Majority of the Supreme Court ruled IP addresses have an expectation of privacy. [ more ]
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3 months ago
Law

Supreme Court declares Indigenous child welfare law constitutional | CBC News

The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld the Trudeau government's Indigenous child welfare law, affirming Indigenous Peoples' jurisdiction over child and family services.
The law represents a significant step forward on the path to reconciliation and recognizes rights protected by the Aboriginal rights section of Canada's Constitution. [ more ]
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