The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled 9-0 that the Crown may seek forfeiture of seized or restrained property belonging to those whose proceedings were stayed; a stay does not foreclose any possibility that criminality may be proven in forfeiture proceedings: R. v. Nguyen, 2026 SCC 10. MORE TO COME.
Minimum wage rates rise federally and in four provinces
By John Schofield ( April 1, 2025, 4:33 PM EDT) -- As of April 1, minimum wage increases have taken effect federally and in four provinces....