Canada

Jean-François Roberge, Geoffrey B. Gomery, Elin Sigurdson, K.C. take new judicial roles

Jean-François Roberge, Geoffrey B. Gomery, Elin Sigurdson, K.C. take new judicial roles

Roberge sits in Montréal while Gomery and Sigurdson are based in Vancouver

Ontario court directs Liquor Control Board to release shoplifting data despite security concerns

Ontario court directs Liquor Control Board to release shoplifting data despite security concerns

The case stemmed from a 2019 Freedom of Information request by Toronto Star reporters

Alberta Court of Appeal permits estate claim despite filing delay

Alberta Court of Appeal permits estate claim despite filing delay

Court backlog caused the filing issue and did not reflect inaction by the claimant: court

Alberta Court of King's Bench upholds guardianship order over concerns with mother's mental health

Alberta Court of King's Bench upholds guardianship order over concerns with mother's mental health

Despite her efforts, the mother continued to rely heavily on external support

SCC decisions without both English and French translations no longer available on court website

SCC decisions without both English and French translations no longer available on court website

The announcement comes one week after a Quebec civil rights group sued the SCC

CHRC misinterpreted worker's COVID-19 discrimination claim, so worker can proceed with appeal: FCA

CHRC misinterpreted worker's COVID-19 discrimination claim, so worker can proceed with appeal: FCA

Human Rights Commission previously tossed out multiple discrimination claims by worker as frivolous