Criminal
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January 15, 2025
Canada prepares for migrant surge from U.S. in response to Trump’s deportation threat
Ottawa says that it is prepared for a possible surge of migrants and asylum claimants if and when incoming U.S. president Donald Trump implements his mass deportation pledge — but federal officials did not say how many people they anticipate might arrive at the Canada-U.S. border.
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January 15, 2025
Alberta launches new ankle bracelet program while Ontario introduces bail dashboard
Alberta and Ontario have launched new initiatives aimed at ensuring compliance with bail conditions, with both provinces saying the programs will help keep streets safer from high-risk offenders. Starting Jan. 15, offenders and accused who pose a public safety risk in Alberta may be subject to court-ordered electronic ankle bracelet monitoring by Alberta Correctional Services as part of their community supervision conditions.
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January 15, 2025
Saskatchewan moves to strengthen border with U.S.
Saskatchewan has announced a plan for new security measures in efforts to tighten its border with the U.S. — just days before the swearing-in of Donald Trump as president.
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January 15, 2025
New anti money laundering rules increase obligations for private ATM owners, title insurers
Owners of white label automated teller machines (ATM) and title insurers will be subjected to enhanced disclosure obligations and reporting requirements starting Oct. 1, 2025, according to regulatory amendments issued earlier this month.
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January 15, 2025
Blakes announces new partners in Toronto, Calgary, Montreal, Vancouver
Claire Hildebrand, Jean-Simon Lamarre, Rachel Lehman, Fraser Malcolm, Sophie Mansfield and Mike Maodus have been made partners at Blakes.
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January 14, 2025
Judge wrong to impose condition against ‘being in the presence’ of person under 16: Appeal Court
B.C.’s highest court has clarified a section of the Criminal Code that authorizes judicial orders to prohibit an offender having any contact with a person under the age of 16 without supervision, something that had never been judicially considered before.
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January 14, 2025
Spontaneous exculpatory statement examined in drug smuggling appeal denial
Both the RCMP and the Canada Border Services Agency investigate and prosecute narcotic smuggling. These agencies charged Narado Richardo Henry with importing a controlled substance when he arrived at Toronto’s Pearson Airport carrying 1.9 kilograms of cocaine hidden in the lining of his suitcase.
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January 14, 2025
Defamation: Action arising out of relationship breakdown to proceed, but no costs ordered
The purpose of anti-SLAPP legislation is not to dismiss legitimate claims for the vindication of the reputation of a plaintiff who has been defamed. As seen in Brown v. Landriault, 2024 ONSC 7027, this includes a plaintiff who has been accused on social media of serious criminal conduct by a former boyfriend, girlfriend or spouse.
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January 14, 2025
New partners at Blakes
Michael Barrett, Rochelle Collette, Rebecca Dawe, John Fast Catherine Gagné and Marc-Philippe Gagnon have been made partners at Blakes.
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January 14, 2025
APPEALS - Misapprehension of or failure to consider evidence
Appeal by Henry from his conviction and sentence for importing a controlled substance. Cocaine was found hidden in the lining of Henry’s suitcase upon returning to Canada from Curaçao.