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With Death, Can There Be No Limitation Period For Sexual Assault?
I recently had reason to reconsider the question of whether, in Ontario, there is a two-year or no limitation period for sexual assault where one of the parties to the alleged assault has died. I wanted to know if there had been further case law developments on this question since my 2016 blog on the topic, “Court Breaks New Ground for Sexual Assault Cases.” I was surprised to see that, ten years later, the question has yet to be answered in a clear and conclusive manner.
Canada Criminal
LL
Lerners LLP
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CPD ACCREDITED Webinar: Criminal Justice & Sexual Violence: Challenges, Gaps & Emerging Approaches (Video)
Leading voices in prosecution, defence, survivor advocacy, and social work research examine systemic barriers sexual assault survivors face at every stage of the legal process in Canada. This panel discussion explores evidentiary challenges, trauma-informed justice practices, and emerging approaches designed to close longstanding gaps between survivors and accountability.
Canada Criminal
GP
Gluckstein Lawyers
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Sinclair-Desgagné v. Canada: The Supreme Court Reaffirms The Test Established In Opitz For Challenging A Federal Election
The Supreme Court of Canada has rendered its highly anticipated decision in Sinclair-Desgagné v. Canada (Chief Electoral Officer), 2026 SCC 31. In a 6-3 majority decision, the Court has issued the reasons supporting its February 13, 2026 order setting aside the result of the federal election held on April 28, 2025 in the riding of Terrebonne.
Canada Litigation
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Fasken
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Accident grave ou mortel du travail : quand un manquement en santé et sécurité peut-il devenir criminel?
When a serious or fatal workplace accident occurs, investigations extend beyond regulatory violations to examine whether organizational failures constitute criminal negligence. This analysis explores how accumulated safety deficiencies, knowledge of significant dangers, and tolerance of manifestly dangerous practices can transform an occupational health and safety matter into a criminal investigation with profound consequences for both organizations and individuals.
Canada Criminal
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BCF Business Law
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The Clear Line Between CRA’s Tax Audit Vs. A Criminal Tax Investigation: Why R V Jarvis Is The Most Important Tax Case For Canadian Taxpayers
The Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in R v Jarvis, 2002 SCC 73, remains the leading authority in Canadian tax law on the boundary between a civil tax audit and a criminal tax investigation. For any Canadian taxpayer facing aggressive CRA scrutiny, understanding the Jarvis framework is not optional — it is essential.
Canada Tax
RS
Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.
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With Death, Can There Be No Limitation Period For Sexual Assault?
I recently had reason to reconsider the question of whether, in Ontario, there is a two-year or no limitation period for sexual assault where one of the parties to the alleged assault has died. I wanted to know if there had been further case law developments on this question since my 2016 blog on the topic, “Court Breaks New Ground for Sexual Assault Cases.” I was surprised to see that, ten years later, the question has yet to be answered in a clear and conclusive manner.
Canada Criminal
LL
Lerners LLP
Video
CPD ACCREDITED Webinar: Criminal Justice & Sexual Violence: Challenges, Gaps & Emerging Approaches (Video)
Leading voices in prosecution, defence, survivor advocacy, and social work research examine systemic barriers sexual assault survivors face at every stage of the legal process in Canada. This panel discussion explores evidentiary challenges, trauma-informed justice practices, and emerging approaches designed to close longstanding gaps between survivors and accountability.
Canada Criminal
GP
Gluckstein Lawyers
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