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- Supreme Court Upholds Mandatory Jail Term in Child Sexual Services Case
In the recent case of Quebec (Attorney General) v. Denis, the Supreme Court of Canada considered whether a six-month mandatory minimum sentence violates the constitutional protection against cruel and unusual punishment. The case concerned an offence involving communication for the purpose of obtain … Read more »
- Manslaughter Charges in Ontario: FAQs
Manslaughter is one of the most serious offences in Canadian criminal law. Although it is legally distinct from murder, it still involves an allegation that one person unlawfully caused another person’s death. Manslaughter charges may arise from assaults, dangerous confrontations, impaired driving, … Read more »
- 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 »