Ottawa proposes new search and ministerial powers, offences & penalties targeting financial crimes
Federal Finance and National Revenue Minister François-Philippe Champagne said the proposed Combatting Financial Crimes and Drug Trafficking Act (Bill S-8) is ‘cracking down on very high-risk sectors, addressing common money laundering techniques, and improving information sharing.’
Wednesday, November 04, 2026 @ 5:05 PM
Last Updated: Wednesday, November 04, 2026 @ 7:09 PM
The federal government has unveiled anti-financial-crimes legislation that would, among other things, make it a criminal offence to operate an unlicensed cryptocurrency automated teller machine (ATM) and enable “law enforcement” to search and seize mail. ... [read more]
Judicial council considers whether judge’s solicitation of paid sex warrants his removal from bench
Thursday, November 05, 2026 @ 10:34 AM
Last Updated: Thursday, November 05, 2026 @ 11:21 AM
A Canadian Judicial Council hearing panel will determine whether removal from the bench is warranted for a Quebec superior court judge arrested for soliciting paid sex, who attributes his actions to the stress and “moral disengagement” he experienced due to overwork, exhaustion and burnout on the bench. ... [read more]
Newfoundland and Labrador introduces civil forfeiture legislation targeting crime-linked assets
Wednesday, November 04, 2026 @ 4:34 PM
The Newfoundland and Labrador government has introduced civil forfeiture legislation aimed at allowing the seizure of proceeds and assets connected to criminal activity, according to a Nov. 4 release. ... [read more]
Federal Court upholds $250K in penalties against cannabis promotion company
Wednesday, November 04, 2026 @ 4:22 PM
The Federal Court has upheld penalties totalling $250,000 imposed on a cannabis marketing company for unlawful cannabis promotion and event sponsorship, rejecting arguments that Health Canada failed to adequately consider the Charter value of freedom of expression. ... [read more]
Ontario case shows changes to provincial libel law long overdue, lawyer says
Wednesday, November 04, 2026 @ 1:07 PM
A press secretary for former Toronto mayor Rob Ford has been dealt a victory in his legal fight with a media outlet he claims defamed him, with Ontario’s top court saying a judge had been wrong in her interpretation of provincial libel law. ... [read more]