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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Can a witness in a criminal trial wear a niqab while testifying?
The Supreme Court of Canada sets out the approach to determining whether a witness in a criminal case can wear a niqab while testifying.
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.
Criminal Code’s prostitution laws violate Charter, Court of Appeal says
Ontario Court of Appeal strikes down prostitution laws.
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.
Administrative tribunals are courts of competent jurisdiction under the Charter
Supreme Court of Canada confirms that administrative tribunals with the authority to decide questions of law are courts of competent jurisdiction under s. 24 of the Charter.
Can a journalist claim “privilege” in communicating with a confidential source?
Supreme Court of Canada considers the circumstances in which privilege may arise between journalists and their confidential sources