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- Ontario Court of Appeal Finds Knowledge of Drug Activity Not Enough to Prove Possession
In the recent case of R. v. Gurhan, the Ontario Court of Appeal considered whether circumstantial evidence supported convictions arising from drugs, cash, and a loaded firearm found during searches of a Thunder Bay residence and a vehicle parked outside. The appellant had been convicted of several o … Read more »
- Bill C-16 and Mandatory Minimums: What It Means for Criminal Defence
Canada has introduced significant criminal law reforms through the Protecting Victims Act, also known as Bill C-16. The legislation received Royal Assent on June 18, 2026, with most changes set to come into force on July 18, 2026. The federal government has framed the reforms as a response to child … Read more »
- When “He Said� Becomes Hearsay: SCC Clarifies Out-of-Court Statements in Criminal Trials
Hearsay evidence can play a major role in criminal trials, especially where a case turns on statements made outside the courtroom. While some out-of-court statements may help explain context, timing, or a witness’s conduct, they become more legally complex when used to prove that what was said was t … Read more »
- The Clock Doesn’t Always Clear You: SCC Clarifies Alibi Defences in Sexual Assault Cases
Sexual assault cases in Ontario often turn not just on what happened, but on when it happened. The Supreme Court of Canada’s recent unanimous decision in R. v. G.G. offers a stark illustration of this dynamic and delivers an important lesson about the limits of alibi evidence in criminal proceedings … Read more »
- Charged with Theft or Fraud in Ontario? Understanding the “Colour of Right� Defence
Facing a criminal charge related to property in Ontario can be a deeply unsettling experience. Whether you have been accused of theft, fraud, or misappropriation, the assumption is often that an allegation alone defines your guilt. But Canadian criminal law is far more nuanced than that. One of the … Read more »