SCC rules 9-0 Quebec court can hear Crown’s forfeiture bid after stay of criminal charges

By Cristin Schmitz ( April 17, 2026, 5:46 PM EDT) -- 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....