Notable Cases
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Whether we are arguing an appeal before the Supreme Court of Canada, presenting a grievance before an arbitrator, or negotiating an individual contract or a collective agreement, we go to bat for our clients and we get results.
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Conservative get-tough on crime initiative violates the Charter, says Court of Appeal
Ontario Court of Appeal has struck down two sections of the Criminal Code that removed the availability of conditional sentences for certain offences on the basis that they violated the rights of Aboriginal offenders.
Supreme Court limits government’s duty to ensure juries are representative
The Supreme Court of Canada has limited the government's obligation to address the under-representation of Aboriginal people on jury rolls.
Court protects freedom of speech in land development dispute
Court of Appeal strikes out bylaw provisions that breached the appellants' freedom to peacefully protest land claims issues.
Gladue factors must be applied in determining extradition cases
Ontario Court of Appeal holds that the "Gladue factors" used in sentencing Aboriginal persons must also be applied in extradition cases.
Supreme Court sets out factors for sentencing Aboriginal offenders
Supreme Court of Canada sets out the special considerations judges must consider when sentencing Aboriginal offenders who breach Long Term Offender orders.