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SCC rules 9-0 Quebec court can hear Crown’s forfeiture bid after stay of criminal charges
Supreme Court of Canada Justice Nicholas Kasirer
Writing for a unanimous court, Supreme Court of Canada Justice Nicholas Kasirer said Parliament’s justification for its various rules authorizing the forfeiture of criminally tainted property to the Crown is that ‘the state can, and indeed should, confiscate that property to ensure that crime does not pay.’

Friday, April 17, 2026 @ 5:46 PM

The Supreme Court of Canada has clarified 9-0 that the Court of Quebec does have jurisdiction to hear the Crown’s proceeds-of-crime forfeiture motions pursuant to statutory rules that operate independently of trial and sentencing, even when criminal charges against the holders of the seized property have been stayed. ... [read more]

Ottawa seeking input on changes to ‘federal labour relations framework’

Friday, April 17, 2026 @ 4:45 PM

Canada’s government is looking for feedback on how to update labour relations policy for federally regulated industries. ... [read more]

Court confirms competition commissioner can use s. 11 powers during tribunal proceedings

Friday, April 17, 2026 @ 3:43 PM

The Federal Court of Appeal has upheld a finding that the competition commissioner retains the power to seek ex parte orders compelling the production of documents and testimony under the Competition Act even after commencing proceedings before the Competition Tribunal. ... [read more]

Appeal Court overturns order to remove manufactured homes from reserve lands

Friday, April 17, 2026 @ 3:00 PM

The British Columbia Court of Appeal has overturned an order requiring former residents of manufactured houses to physically remove their homes from the reserve lands they were ordered to vacate. ... [read more]

Indigenous leaders object to ‘one project, one review’ agreement between Manitoba, Ottawa

Thursday, April 16, 2026 @ 3:53 PM

First Nations leaders in Manitoba are claiming to have been wrongly left out of an agreement between the province and Ottawa designed to accelerate assessments of how development projects will impact the environment. ... [read more]