Report on hate crime calls for changes to Criminal Code, notes underreporting of incidents
Federal ombudsperson Benjamin Roebuck
‘Hate crimes reported to police in Canada are at the highest levels we’ve seen,’ said Federal ombudsperson Benjamin Roebuck.

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 @ 4:57 PM

Canada’s ombud for victims of crime has released a report sounding an alarm over the rise in hate crimes and calling for changes to the Criminal Code, better training for police and a reversal in the underreporting of hateful acts. ... [read more]

Ontario Court of Appeal affirms commercial landlords have no duty to mitigate when leases repudiated

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 @ 5:34 PM

The Ontario Court of Appeal has affirmed that a landlord who rejects a repudiation of a commercial lease by a tenant does not have a duty to mitigate damages. ... [read more]

CBSA annual report notes increase in smuggling attempts and inadmissible entries

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 @ 5:18 PM

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has released its year in review report for 2024, highlighting that between Jan. 1 and Oct. 31, it “seized more dangerous drugs and firearms, and intercepted more stolen vehicles than in 2023.” ... [read more]

Yukon Court of Appeal upholds dismissal of application in dispute over inducing breach of contract

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 @ 5:05 PM

The Yukon Court of Appeal has upheld the dismissal of an application by a propane supplier accused of inducing a competitor’s customers to breach their contracts, rejecting arguments that the pleadings failed to disclose a reasonable claim. ... [read more]

Canada sanctions Russian and Chinese officials, citing human rights violations

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 @ 5:01 PM

The federal government has announced additional sanctions against nine Russian officials and eight Chinese officials allegedly involved in human rights violations. ... [read more]