The Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC“) released the Carter right to life (physician-assisted death) decision almost a year ago. I predicted that it would not follow Rodriguez and would not uphold existing law prohibiting assisted suicide. I opined that taking into consideration its recent decisions, the SCC would most likely agree with … Read More
Mandatory Minimum Sentences Make Sense
The Supreme Court of Canada released its decision on mandatory minimum sentences for illegal firearms possession on April 14, 2015 (see Her Majesty the Queen, et al. v. Hussein Jama Nur, et al.) Oral arguments for the case Her Majesty the Queen, et al v Hussein Jama Nur, et al (“Nur”) and … Read More