SCC clarifies sentencing standards under Youth Criminal Justice Act
The Supreme Court of Canada (Justice Nicholas Kasirer pictured) has ruled that under a proper interpretation of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA), the Crown must rebut the statutory presumption of diminished moral blameworthiness beyond a reasonable doubt.
Friday, July 18, 2025 @ 3:32 PM
The Supreme Court of Canada has overturned an adult sentence for a youth found guilty of murder, stating that under a proper interpretation of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA), the Crown must rebut the statutory presumption of diminished moral blameworthiness beyond a reasonable doubt. ... [read more]
Alberta Securities Commission alleges crypto asset trading platform improperly withdrew over $14M
Friday, July 18, 2025 @ 5:07 PM
The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) has issued a hearing notice against crypto asset trading platform CatalX CTS Ltd. (known as Catalyx), its chief executive officer Hyuek Jae Park and chief financial officer Jae Ho Lee. ... [read more]
Court halts union representation vote count pending outcome of incumbent union’s application
Friday, July 18, 2025 @ 4:29 PM
The Federal Court of Appeal has ordered a halt to the counting of ballots in a union representation vote at Air Canada, finding that the incumbent union could face irreparable harm if it lost the vote but ultimately succeeded in its challenge to the order authorizing the vote. ... [read more]
Federal Court of Appeal shuts down rare, longstanding film copyright reverse class action
Friday, July 18, 2025 @ 2:49 PM
For the second time, the Federal Court of Appeal has refused to certify a rare reverse class action proposed by Los Angeles-based film producer Voltage Pictures, setting aside the Federal Court’s finding that a class proceeding was the preferable procedure for resolving Voltage’s allegations that its film copyright was infringed through online sharing. ... [read more]
Court sets aside tribunal decision on chick prices for inadequate reasons
Thursday, July 17, 2025 @ 5:16 PM
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice Divisional Court has set aside a decision of the Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Appeal Tribunal for mishandling competing expert evidence in its decision on prices of chicks. ... [read more]