Blog

Lawyer Faces 2 Criminal Charges After Having Manitoba Judge Followed

By /

John Carpay, a Calgary-based lawyer and president of the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms, turned himself into the Calgary police after learning he had been charged by the Winnipeg police. The Winnipeg Police Service has charged John Carpay with intimidation of a justice system participant and the attempt to obstruct justice.  Carpay, 55, hired […]

Lawyer Faces 2 Criminal Charges After Having Manitoba Judge Followed Read More »

Canadian Flag

6 Influential Black Canadians In Canadian Law

By /

Black History Month is a month to celebrate influential Black Canadians and their accomplishments and contributions to Canada’s history, culture, development and heritage. In honour of Black History Month, we’re summarizing the work and legacy of six influential Black Canadians who made breakthroughs in Canadian Law.  James Douglas, the father of British Columbia  James

6 Influential Black Canadians In Canadian Law Read More »

Arrested man in handcuffs with handcuffed hands behind back

How the COVID-19 Pandemic Is Affecting Crime Rates Across Canada

By /

17 police services reported that certain criminal incidents decreased by 17 percent in the first six months of the pandemic. However, domestic violence calls increased. Calls for threats against family members also increased. These calls increased by four percent when compared to 2019. With lockdown measures potentially extending well into 2021, certain crime rates

How the COVID-19 Pandemic Is Affecting Crime Rates Across Canada Read More »

Car accident on road, automobile crash - safe driving laws

The Challenges Surrounding Safe Driving Laws and Self-Driving Cars

By /

2021 will be the year of autonomous vehicles. One of the biggest players is Tesla. The electric car company will be releasing its ‘full self-driving’ feature for its vehicles as a subscription in early 2021. Experts are predicting that autonomous vehicles could result in a 30 percent increase in total vehicle traffic in congested

The Challenges Surrounding Safe Driving Laws and Self-Driving Cars Read More »

Man holding out Face Mask - Right to protest blog

Do COVID-19 Restrictions Violate Canadians’ Right To Protest?

By /

As COVID-19 cases across the country continue to skyrocket, many citizens are fighting back. Some Canadians say that the restrictions fly in the face of their freedoms and violate their right to protest. Government officials insist that restrictions are put in place for everybody’s safety. Ultimately, there are many conflicting opinions on how to

Do COVID-19 Restrictions Violate Canadians’ Right To Protest? Read More »

Consecutive Life Sentences: Cruel & Unusual Punishment or Necessary Sentencing?

By /

Quebec Determines Consecutive Life Sentences are not Constitutional. The criminal justice system in Canada is continually evolving to be more suitable for those accused of crimes. A recent decision from Quebec has determined that consecutive life sentences are not constitutional. While this decision currently only applies to Quebec, there is a possibility that the

Consecutive Life Sentences: Cruel & Unusual Punishment or Necessary Sentencing? Read More »

Illegal Cannabis Operations In Canada

By /

In October 2018, the Canadian Cannabis Act came into effect, legalizing the substance on a federal scale. The Act established a strict framework in which cannabis would be controlled across Canada. This includes rules for the sale, possession, production, and distribution of all marijuana products. Why Was The Cannabis Act Established? The legalization of

Illegal Cannabis Operations In Canada Read More »

Scroll to Top