Canada

SCC orders retrial for man not informed of his right to French language trial

SCC orders retrial for man not informed of his right to French language trial

Court clarifies how appellate courts assess breaches of right to trial in official language of choice

BC Supreme Court declines to stay Sixties Scoop class action against province

BC Supreme Court declines to stay Sixties Scoop class action against province

The decision comes amidst an ongoing federal class action concerning the same event

BC Court of Appeal holds RCMP communications center partly liable for traffic accident

BC Court of Appeal holds RCMP communications center partly liable for traffic accident

A malfunctioning traffic light was reported to the RCMP hours before the car crash

BC Court of Appeal upholds monthly spousal support for ex-RCMP officer despite claims of hardship

BC Court of Appeal upholds monthly spousal support for ex-RCMP officer despite claims of hardship

The court considered his early retirement and its effects on his pension and disability benefits

Ontario Court of Appeal restores owner's right to repurchase property after initial buyback fails

Ontario Court of Appeal restores owner's right to repurchase property after initial buyback fails

The actions of the seller's agent obstructed the buyback process: court

Ontario Court of Appeal dismisses malpractice suit over child who was assaulted after doctor visit

Ontario Court of Appeal dismisses malpractice suit over child who was assaulted after doctor visit

The court assessed the medical professional's duty to report under the Child and Family Services Act