SCC clarifies scope of Quebec youth court’s power to remedy ‘encroachments’ on children’s rights
Supreme Court of Canada Chief Justice Richard Wagner said for the court ‘the very idea of a child’s rights being encroached upon in the context of social intervention under the Youth Protection Act . . . provokes indignation.’
Friday, December 20, 2024 @ 5:22 PM
The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled 9-0 that the statutory power of Quebec’s youth court to order help for a “child in difficulty” whose rights have been “encroached” upon only authorizes corrective measures that relate directly to the particular child’s situation. ... [read more]
Ontario government files leave to appeal application with SCC in climate change Charter rights case
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 @ 3:11 PM
The Government of Ontario has filed a leave to appeal application to the Supreme Court of Canada in a case challenging its passing of the Cap and Trade Cancellation Act, which lowered targets for greenhouse gas emissions. ... [read more]
B.C. court refuses to certify overdose prevention site class action over lack of common issues
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 @ 3:07 PM
The B.C. Supreme Court has refused to certify a proposed class action alleging private and public nuisance related to disorderly conduct by the users of an overdose prevention site in downtown Vancouver. ... [read more]
N.B. Court of Appeal certifies class action related to Oxytocin use by Moncton birthing room nurse
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 @ 2:55 PM
The New Brunswick Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal and certified a class action relating to a nurse’s use of Oxytocin on patients while they were in labour, allegedly causing harm to several mothers. ... [read more]
Trade tribunal extends Canadian duties on Chinese welded carbon steel pipe
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 @ 2:34 PM
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) has announced it will continue its 2019 order regarding the dumping and subsidizing of carbon steel welded pipe from China. ... [read more]