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]

Ottawa to end extra points for job offers in ‘spring 2025;’ border ‘flagpoling’ now mostly barred

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 @ 12:42 PM

Ottawa says that from “spring 2025,” foreign nationals seeking permanent residence through the Express Entry program will no longer receive additional points for having a job offer; also work and study permits were no longer given to most “flagpolers” at Canadian ports of entry, as of Dec. 23 at 11:59 pm (ET). ... [read more]

Ontario township appeals discrimination ruling over decision not to declare June Pride month

Monday, December 23, 2024 @ 5:20 PM

A small Northern Ontario township and its mayor are seeking judicial review of a finding that their decision not to proclaim June as Pride Month was discriminatory. ... [read more]

Feds release data on opioid-related harms, finds almost 4,000 deaths in six months

Monday, December 23, 2024 @ 5:07 PM

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has released the latest surveillance data on opioid and stimulant-related harms, noting that from January to June this year there were an average of 21 related deaths per day. ... [read more]

Consultation period begins for proposed air passenger rights regulations

Monday, December 23, 2024 @ 4:57 PM

Canada has moved a step closer to stronger protections for airline travellers with the launch of a 75-day public consultation period — but the timing of the proposed passenger rights regulations remains uncertain. ... [read more]