Ontario cash bail requirements challenged as creating ‘two-tier’ system
Matthew Gourlay, a partner at Henein Hutchison Robitaille LLP, said the CCLA and the CLA are seeking an injunction to put the cash bail system on hold while the legal process unfolds.
Monday, August 17, 2026 @ 4:14 PM
A coalition of legal and civil rights groups has launched a constitutional challenge to Ontario’s new cash bail requirements, arguing the rules create a “two-tier” justice system that favours people who can afford to pay for their release. Changes to the bail system came into effect on Aug. 17, and among other things require a cash security deposit in the full amount pledged to be paid once an accused person is released into custody, with payment due within two business days of release. ... [read more]
Climate groups warn EV standard repeal puts Ottawa’s 2035 climate target at risk
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 @ 4:56 PM
Climate policy organizations are warning that Ottawa’s proposal to repeal a standard requiring electric vehicles to account for an increasing share of new light-duty vehicle sales puts the government’s goal of reaching 75 per cent EV sales by 2035 at risk. ... [read more]
Quebec Appeal Court dings family self-rep $1K plus costs for ‘deliberate’ use of bogus ChatGPT cases
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 @ 4:53 PM
Quebec’s top court has ordered a self-represented family law appellant to pay $1,000 to his ex-wife plus her legal costs on the appeal, following his “deliberate” citation in court of ChatGPT-generated fake case law, including fictitious quotations. ... [read more]
Ontario court denies late redemption bid in receiver sale
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 @ 4:13 PM
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has refused an attempt by debtors to redeem a property after a receiver had already completed a court-approved sale process, warning that allowing the bid would undermine the integrity of receivership proceedings. ... [read more]
Judge declines to stay removal of ex-senior Iranian official who spoke of suicide if sent to Iran
Monday, August 17, 2026 @ 5:44 PM
Last Updated: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 @ 11:58 AM
The Federal Court has declined to stay the removal of a former senior Iranian government official “because Canada’s interest in removing persons who participated in regimes that systematically violate human rights outweighs any harm that might befall him upon returning to Iran.” ... [read more]