Constitutional
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July 24, 2025
Federal Court rules against Ottawa in Cold Lake military base tax dispute
The Federal Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of the City of Cold Lake, Alta., in a significant dispute over payments in lieu of taxes for a military base, finding that a federal minister failed to properly justify her decision on property valuations worth tens of millions of dollars.
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July 24, 2025
Manitoba groups getting almost $1 million for accessibility projects
Manitoba is giving $820,000 to numerous community organizations in a bid to tear down barriers and improve accessibility for those with disabilities.
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July 23, 2025
Federal Court strikes military member’s COVID vaccine challenge
A Federal Court judge has dismissed a legal challenge by a former Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) member who claimed his Charter rights were violated over COVID-19 vaccination requirements — a decision that lawyers say reinforces the military’s unique employment structure and grievance system.
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July 21, 2025
$60M proposed settlement reached in B.C. solitary confinement class action
A proposed settlement of up to $60 million has been reached in a class action lawsuit relating to the use of solitary confinement in British Columbia’s correctional centres. Eligible class members could be provided with compensation of up to $91,000 depending on their circumstances.
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July 18, 2025
B.C. Premier Eby announces cabinet reshuffle to focus on jobs and economy
B.C. Premier David Eby has announced a cabinet reshuffle involving changes to key ministries as part of a strategic shift aimed at focusing on jobs and the economy, according to a release.
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July 18, 2025
Indigenous leaders express ongoing concerns after PM’s First Nations Major Projects Summit
Some Indigenous leaders remain skeptical of the federal government’s Building Canada Act following Prime Minister Mark Carney’s First Nations Major Projects Summit on July 17, saying the legislation fails to uphold the principle of free, prior and informed consent.
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July 18, 2025
SCC clarifies sentencing standards under Youth Criminal Justice Act
The Supreme Court of Canada has overturned an adult sentence for a youth found guilty of murder, stating that under a proper interpretation of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA), the Crown must rebut the statutory presumption of diminished moral blameworthiness beyond a reasonable doubt.
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July 16, 2025
Resource bills are ‘clear and present danger’ to First Nations’ self-determination rights: lawsuit
Nine Ontario First Nations have launched a lawsuit against both Ottawa and Queen’s Park, saying federal and provincial legislation intended to speed up resource development violates their constitutional rights.
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July 15, 2025
Ontario court expands right to reconsult counsel for strip searches
Ontario’s top court has ruled that the invasive nature of strip searches requires a second consultation with legal counsel after a suspect has been arrested.
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July 15, 2025
B.C. court affirms Labour Board’s power to bar shifting ‘struck’ work beyond province
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has upheld an order that barred an airline catering provider from relying on catering crews outside of B.C to load meals onto flights going through Vancouver, where its workers were on strike.