April 20, 2026
This month, the Ontario Bar Association (OBA) launched its Rule of Law campaign in which local lawyers host discussions in their communities to help the public better understand the rule of law and its everyday importance to democracy.
April 20, 2026
In a decision released on April 16, the Federal Court awarded a prison inmate significant damages for injuries he sustained after being assaulted by a guard and for a breach of his Charter s. 7 right to security of the person, but stopped short in agreeing with the plaintiff’s argument that Correctional Service Canada (CSC) is unwilling to discipline staff for misconduct.
April 20, 2026
After a six-week jury trial, Evan Wright, 19, was convicted of first-degree murder, and Philip Fitzpatrick, 21, his first cousin, was found guilty of manslaughter. They successfully appealed their convictions, and the Ontario Court of Appeal set out its reasons in R. v. Fitzpatrick, 2026 ONCA 262.
April 20, 2026
Appeal by appellant from her sentence following guilty pleas to breach of probation, each involving prohibited contact with C.S. in violation of three existing probation orders. The appellant was significantly affected by autism spectrum disorder that manifested as a fixation on C.S.
April 17, 2026
The Supreme Court of Canada has clarified 9-0 that the Court of Quebec does have jurisdiction to hear the Crown’s proceeds-of-crime forfeiture motions pursuant to statutory rules that operate independently of trial and sentencing, even when criminal charges against the holders of the seized property have been stayed.
April 17, 2026
Building on its ongoing public safety strategy, Manitoba’s government is giving half a million dollars to two of its cities in the name of enhancing security and preventing crime.
April 17, 2026
Appeal by the Crown from a judgment of the Quebec Court of Appeal which declared that the Court of Québec did not have jurisdiction to hear a motion for forfeiture brought by the Crown. The respondents and others were charged with offences under the Criminal Code (Code) and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA). Some of their property was seized by the police.
April 17, 2026
Appeals by Saboon and Morrison (appellants) from convictions for first-degree murder. Four individuals, including the appellants and two youths, met at Morrison’s home to plan the robbery in Yorke’s home. The judge found that Saboon carried a handgun, Morrison carried a sawed‑off rifle, and that S.S., who lived at the Yorke residence, unlocked the door for them after being threatened at gunpoint.
April 16, 2026
An elderly, vulnerable woman was beaten, stabbed and killed in the confines of her own home. A Feb. 16, 2023, Toronto Sun report describes the attack in graphic detail:
April 15, 2026
Manitoba’s government is providing millions in additional funding to child and family welfare services in the province.