Judge who helped legalise assisted dying in Canada is mother of ‘right to die campaigner’
A top Canadian judge who helped to legalise assisted dying has been accused of bias after it was revealed her daughter is a right to die campaigner. Elin Sigurdson, Judge Lynn Smith’s daughter, worked ...
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First Nation goes to court, accusing BC of not consulting over major gold mine
A First Nation says it wasn't meaningfully consulted before the British Columbia government "effectively greenlit" what has ...
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BC Supreme Court rejects 'marriage-like' relationship assertion in spousal status claim
The British Columbia Supreme Court dismissed a claim of spousal status under the Family Law Act (FLA), finding insufficient ...
First Nation accuses B.C. of not consulting over major gold mine, files for judicial review
Tsetsaut Skii km Lax Ha Nation statement says KSM Mine Project in Northwestern B.C. will use similar technology ‘as mines ...
Nijjar killing: Canada proceeds trial against 4 Indians without preliminary hearing; case moved to British Columbia SC
The case against four Indian citizens accused of killing pro-Khalistan figure Hardeep Singh Nijjar will be heard without a ...
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BC First Nation seeks court over Seabridge’s KSM project
The Tsetsaut Skii km Lax Ha Nation wants the province to declare that it failed to fulfill its duty to consult with them.
Canadians can now claim part of $12.5 million WestJet baggage fee settlement
Some Canadians can now claim part of a massive settlement in a class action against WestJet over baggage fees.
Canada's top court hears constitutional challenge of sex-worker laws
Tasha Kheiriddin and Peter MacKay will discuss how recent government changes have impacted Canada's global image on Nov 29.
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Supreme Court takes up major appeal testing power of federal agencies
(CNN) — The Supreme Court agreed Friday to wade into a fight over Congress’ ability to delegate power to federal agencies — ...