“Spousal” Connections and Sexual Connections in Family Law
Later this year, the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) will hear arguments in the companion cases Kerr v Baranow, 2009 BCCA 111 and Vanasse v Seguin, 2009 ONCA 595. Both...
Monthly Archive: January 2010
Grant v Torstar Corp: Responsible communication on matters of public interest
On December 22, 2009, the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) issued its judgment in Grant v Torstar Corp, [2009] 3 SCR 640 [Grant v Torstar] establishing a new “responsible communication” defence...
Amici Curiae: The Chief Turns 10, Distorted Confessions and Nut-Free Zones Edition
A proud, happy Chief turns 10 Beverley McLachlin marks her 10th anniversary as chief justice of the Supreme Court of Canada this week. Speaking to The Globe and Mail, McLachlin...
R v Legare: Closing the Cyberspace Door on Luring
Introduction The Supreme Court of Canada’s (“SCC”) recent decision in R v Legare, [2009] 3 SCR 551 [Legare] finally gives true efficacy to Parliament’s Bill C-22 and the Criminal Code, RSC, 1985,...
