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]
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]