SCC clarifies scope of Quebec youth court’s power to remedy ‘encroachments’ on children’s rights
Supreme Court of Canada Chief Justice Richard Wagner
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]