Homelessness and the Charter: Victoria v Adams
In a case that is being heralded as a major victory for anti-poverty advocates, and which may potentially redefine s. 7 Charter poverty law jurisprudence, the BC Supreme Court Ruled...
Author: Kevin Tilley
Privacy and investigative dumpster diving: R v Patrick
The Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) will hear arguments this Friday on yet another major s. 8 Charter issue in the case of R v Patrick, [2009] 1 SCR 579 [Patrick]. Recent...
When does freedom of the press cede to investigating crime?: R v National Post
The Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) is set to decide whether confidential sources for newspaper reporters are entitled to a claim of privilege similar to that of confidential police informants....
