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Digitization of All OLRC Reports!
by Patricia
Hughes
December 12th, 2011
Thanks to the great initiative of Louis Mirando, Osgoode Hall Law School's Chief Librarian, anyone can now access any or all of the Ontario Law Reform Commission's final reports on-line.… [more]
The Census "Compromise"
by Patricia
Hughes
July 30th, 2010
There isn't a great deal more to say about the great census debate than has been said in different fora in different ways. It all comes down to whether Canadians… [more]
A New LCO Blog
by Patricia
Hughes
February 16th, 2010
Last summer I spoke to Simon Fodden to see what he thought about my doing a blog on the Law Commission of Ontario website (oh, how so obvious the answer… [more]
E-Health Records Symposium
by Patricia
Hughes
February 9th, 2010
On January 28, 2010, the Law Commission of Ontario and IP Osgoode held a Symposium on electronic medical records. The Symposium brought together experts from law, academia, health and other… [more]
Codification of Judicial Jurisdiction
by Patricia
Hughes
February 3rd, 2010
I just read Ted Tjaden's post about Ontario courts assuming jurisdiction over out-of-province defendants.
Professor Janet Walker, of Osgoode Hall Law School, is preparing a report on this issue. She… [more]
The LCO and E-Learning
by Patricia
Hughes
January 26th, 2010
Omar Ha-Redeye's post about e-learning earlier this week prompts me to disclose a possible Law Commission of Ontario e-learning course, in conjunction with Ontario law schools. The LCO is in… [more]
Looking for Technology Assistance
by Patricia
Hughes
January 5th, 2010
The Law Commission of Ontario wants to create forums for various of our groups to have confidential conversations on various issues. For example, the Research Advisory Board has raised having… [more]
Family Law Reform
by Patricia
Hughes
December 22nd, 2009
Let me open by wishing everyone the best of the season!
We at the Law Commission of Ontario were delighted this week to hear the Attorney General announce the government's… [more]
The Message of the Season
by Patricia
Hughes
December 15th, 2009
Thinking about signing the LCO's "seasonal" cards last week and as I receive the e-cards with their good wishes (for winter, it seems, given their images), I'm prompted to consider… [more]
After Free Olympic Tickets, What Next?
by Patricia
Hughes
December 1st, 2009
The treatment of First Nation Chiefs as "heads of state" at the Olympics will have real significance if this status is accorded First Nations beyond the Olympics. Apparently, it results… [more]
Law Reform & Technology
by Patricia
Hughes
November 24th, 2009
I am taking advantage of the judicial posts to invite, on behalf of the Law Commission of Ontario, project proposals dealing with technology and the law.
Both Justices Turnball's and… [more]
Youth Slate Wins Sikh Temple Election
by Patricia
Hughes
November 17th, 2009
I was taken by the story in today's Globe and Mail about
"the new face of Canada's Sikhs". The story's hook is that a young slate of candidates has been… [more]
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Available online today are four new chapters of the publication Women in Canada: A Gender-based Statistical Report, which explores the socio-demographic and economic circumstances of Canadian women in general.
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The bill amends the Constitution Act, 1867 by readjusting the number of members and the representation of the provinces in the House of Commons.
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Blueseed plans to buy a ship and turn it into a floating incubator anchored in international waters off the coast of California.
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Under Prime Minister Stephen Harper, the flow of information out of Ottawa has slowed to a trickle.
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"…the IPC has exclusive jurisdiction to decide whether a record is in the custody or control of a university in the context of an access request…"
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John J.L. Hunter, Q.C. of Vancouver has been elected President for 2011-2012
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Detailed results from 321 members.
These summaries of selected recent cases are provided each week to Slaw by Maritime Law Book. More information.
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Banks and Banking - Liability of banks to third parties - Negligence - General
The plaintiffs were the former shareholders of a company that failed. They sued the defendant bank alleging that it breached its contract with the company and the plaintiffs and breached a duty ...
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Actions - Cause of action - General principles - New or extended cause of action - Opening of floodgates
The plaintiff and defendant worked at different branches of the same bank. The defendant’s common-law husband was the plaintiff’s ex-husband. Over a four year period, the defendant ...
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Aliens - Definitions and general principles - Immigration consultants
The Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants (CSIC) had been designated as the sole regulatory body of immigration consultants in Canada from 2004 until June 2011. On June 30, 2011, Bill C-35 came into force, which significantly amended ...
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Criminal Law - Sexual offences, public morals and disorderly conduct - Public morals - Obscenity - Possession of child pornography
The accused was convicted of making child pornography available and two counts of possession of child pornography (see [2010] Sask.R. Uned. 197). Subsequently, he was sentenced ...
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Criminal Law - Procedure - Charge or directions - Jury or judge alone - Directions regarding pleas or evidence of witnesses, co-accused and accomplices
Rowe was convicted by a jury of five offences. He appealed.
The Ontario Court of Appeal allowed ...
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Narcotic Control - Offences - Possession - General
The accused wished to access marijuana for medicinal purposes but did not have an authorization to possess marijuana issued under the Marihuana Medical Access Regulations. He was notified that a package of marihuana addressed to him had been ...
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Narcotic Control - General - Legislation - Exemptions - Medicinal marijuana
McCrady, who had an application pending under the Marihuana Medical Access Regulations (MMAR) to possess and grow marijuana, was convicted of possession of marijuana (Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA), s. 4(1)). Hearn pleaded guilty ...
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Criminal Law - Sentence - Trafficking in hashish or marijuana (incl. possession for purposes of trafficking)
The accused pleaded guilty to one count of possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking. He was sentenced to 30 days’ imprisonment to be served intermittently and 11 months’ ...
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Municipal Law - Powers of municipalities - Particular powers - Imposition and collection of taxes or fees
Catalyst Paper Corp. operated a paper mill in the District of North Cowichan. Catalyst objected to the tax rate that it paid compared to residential ratepayers. In 2009, the ...
This is a listing of a few upcoming events in Canada of interest to lawyers, law students, legal librarians, and others involved in the practice of law.
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Click this link for a fuller version of the TalkLaw/ParLoi calendar of events and for instructions as to how to add events and calendars to your own calendar.
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