Case in Point

The R v McGregor decision is an important Supreme Court of Canada ruling concerning digital evidence, police investigations, and privacy rights. The Court examined complex questions about evidence gathered during an investigation involving electronic data. As a result, the decision provides important guidance on police powers and the admissibility of digital evidence in Canadian criminal…

F v N best interests of the child is a significant Supreme Court of Canada decision concerning parental responsibilities, parenting arrangements, and the central role of a child’s welfare in family law disputes. Decided in 2022 as F. v. N., 2022 SCC 51, the case provides important guidance on how courts approach difficult parenting disputes…

R v DR sexual assault consent is a significant Supreme Court of Canada decision concerning the legal standards for consent in sexual assault cases. The ruling provides important guidance on how Canadian courts should understand and evaluate consent while ensuring that criminal proceedings remain fair and consistent with established legal principles. The decision has important…

R v Clark privacy rights is a significant Supreme Court of Canada decision concerning search warrants, unlawful searches, evidence, and constitutional protections against government power. The ruling reinforced the importance of respecting the legal boundaries of search warrants and protecting individuals from unreasonable state intrusion. The decision has important implications for criminal lawyers, prosecutors, police…

Lundin Mining v Markowich disclosure is a significant Supreme Court of Canada decision concerning securities law, corporate disclosure obligations, material changes, and investor protection. Issued on November 28, 2025, the ruling provides important guidance on when publicly traded companies must disclose developments that could affect their business and investors. The decision in Lundin Mining Corp….

R v Gladstone Aboriginal rights is a significant Supreme Court of Canada decision concerning Indigenous rights, commercial fishing, and constitutional protection under section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982. The case clarified that an Aboriginal right may extend beyond cultural or subsistence practices and include commercial activities in appropriate circumstances. The ruling has important implications…

Transportation Safety Board v Carroll-Byrne is a significant Supreme Court of Canada decision concerning the balance between effective safety investigations, individual rights, and statutory authority. The case examined the Transportation Safety Board’s investigative powers and how those powers operate within Canada’s broader legal framework. The decision provides important guidance for legal professionals, safety regulators, transportation…

R v Dare criminal procedure is a significant Supreme Court of Canada decision concerning procedural standards and the application of criminal law principles in Canada. Decided on November 24, 2022, the case provides guidance for courts and legal professionals navigating procedural issues in criminal proceedings. The decision contributes to the legal framework governing criminal cases…

R v Haniffa criminal procedure is a significant Supreme Court of Canada decision concerning procedural standards, trial fairness, and the proper administration of criminal justice. Decided on November 24, 2022, the case provides important guidance for courts and legal professionals handling procedural issues in criminal proceedings. The Supreme Court upheld the previous decision, reinforcing the…

R v Jaffer criminal trial is a significant Supreme Court of Canada decision concerning procedural errors, trial fairness, and the interpretation of Criminal Code provisions. The Court set aside the conviction after identifying serious procedural issues that affected the fairness of the proceedings. The ruling underscores the importance of procedural safeguards throughout the criminal justice…