Criminal
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December 10, 2024
CBSA annual report notes increase in smuggling attempts and inadmissible entries
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.”
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December 10, 2024
Canada sanctions Russian and Chinese officials, citing human rights violations
The federal government has announced additional sanctions against nine Russian officials and eight Chinese officials allegedly involved in human rights violations.
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December 10, 2024
Report on hate crime calls for changes to Criminal Code, notes underreporting of incidents
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.
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December 10, 2024
APPEALS - Burden on appellant - Grounds - Miscarriage of justice
Appeal by appellant from his conviction on various charges. The police received a tip about stolen trailer sales and arranged a meeting with the appellant's accomplice to purchase one. The accomplice arrived with the appellant, leading to their arrest. The appellant cooperated, providing details on five stolen trailers, including theft locations and buyer information.
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December 10, 2024
Navigating the challenges of money laundering for car dealers
The car dealership industry plays a vital role in the global economy, providing essential transportation options and contributing significantly to job creation. However, it is also a sector susceptible to exploitation by money launderers. With the rise of sophisticated criminal networks, car dealers must be aware of the unique challenges they face regarding money laundering and implement effective strategies to mitigate these risks. This article explores the specific challenges car dealers encounter in combating money laundering and offers insights into best practices for compliance and prevention.
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December 09, 2024
Commons committee, privacy commissioner call for amendments to federal private-sector privacy law
The federal privacy commissioner has endorsed a call by a House of Commons committee to reform Canada’s federal private-sector privacy law to include data-minimization requirements, rules surrounding cross-border data transfers, and the power for the privacy commissioner to make binding orders and impose significant administrative monetary penalties.
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December 09, 2024
Health Canada releases new data on cannabis use, finds less reported illegal access
Health Canada has published the 2024 Canadian Cannabis Survey, finding that more people are obtaining cannabis legally and that there is less reported smoking of cannabis overall.
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December 09, 2024
N.B. top court reinstates guilty verdict in impaired driving case
New Brunswick’s High Court has reinstated a man’s impaired driving conviction after it was found the trial judge was right to convict him — despite his rights being violated during talks with police about contacting a lawyer.
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December 09, 2024
Judicial appointment announced for Ontario
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani announced the appointment of Gordon J. Cudjoe as a judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario in Brampton, a Dec. 6 news release announced.
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December 09, 2024
Violence in Ontario families: I smell gasoline | Michael Cochrane
In my previous column, Violence in Ontario families: Something is off, I looked at the astonishing multi-billion-dollar investment Canadian taxpayers are making to deal with the consequences of domestic violence. It is frankly and sadly a growth industry.