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SCC reconciles need to address high Indigenous incarceration rates with protecting Indigenous victims

A split ruling on Friday introduces a three-step test for reconciling the two requirements under criminal law

Oct 09, 2026

SCC reconciles need to address high Indigenous incarceration rates with protecting Indigenous victims

OCA grants bail to man on house arrest with electronic monitoring

Sep 24, 2026

Police entry into his home seriously breached his privacy: Ontario Court of Appeal

OCA grants bail to man on house arrest with electronic monitoring

Alberta illegal lending investigation leads to guilty pleas, fines and peace bond

Aug 21, 2026

Investigators found unlawful interest rates and intimidation tactics used to collect debts

Alberta illegal lending investigation leads to guilty pleas, fines and peace bond

Org sues Manitoba, Canada over province’s alleged ‘extreme underfunding’ of criminal legal aid

Aug 20, 2026

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association says its lawsuit is the first of its kind in Canada

Org sues Manitoba, Canada over province’s alleged ‘extreme underfunding’ of criminal legal aid

Alberta Court of Appeal to retry sexual assault case due to defence counsel’s ineffective assistance

Aug 07, 2026

Ruling says trial counsel didn’t submit argument on key substantive issues

Alberta Court of Appeal to retry sexual assault case due to defence counsel’s ineffective assistance

BC’s Crown Counsel Policy Manual updated to reflect Criminal Code reforms

Jul 21, 2026

Bail and Sentencing Reform Act, Protecting Victims Act, Combatting Hate Act came into force

BC’s Crown Counsel Policy Manual updated to reflect Criminal Code reforms