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Racial Profiling And Confidential Informants: Exclusion Of Evidence In Drug Cases

On approaching the vehicle, the officers observed an open can of beer and immediately ordered the accused to step out in order to conduct a search pursuant to the Ontario Liquor License and Control Act. A full search of the vehicle revealed 36.5 grams of fentanyl, 18.4 grams of cocaine, and $1,245 in Canadian currency. The accused was charged with drug trafficking offences, among others.

Canada Criminal

AH

Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP

Ontario Court Of Appeal Upholds Acquittal Under The Corruption Of Foreign Public Officials Act

On April 16, 2026, the Supreme Court of Canada heard the appeal of R. v. Arapakota, a rare prosecution under the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act (CFPOA).

Canada Criminal

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

The Guilty Plea And Sentencing Of Former Woodstock Mayor Trevor Birtch

In a recent decision, former Woodstock mayor Trevor Birtch was sentenced to four years and eight months in custody following convictions of sexual assault.

Canada Criminal

SL

Siskinds LLP

The Sloka Acquittal: What The Case—and The Appeal—mean

The recent decision in R. v. Sloka has raised difficult questions about how the justice system responds to allegations of sexual assault in medical settings where there is a clear power imbalance. This case highlights the challenges of addressing allegations of sexual violence in professional settings, where trust, vulnerability, and authority intersect...

Canada Criminal

SL

Siskinds LLP

R v. Hardenstine, 2025 BCSC 889: Use Of Force And The Perils Of Unreliable Sources

Canada Criminal

AH

Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP

Officers Relying On Previous Experience In Warrantless Arrests

Canada Criminal

AH

Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP

Permissible Uses Of Inquest Testimony In A Public Hearing: OPCC File: 2015-11014

Canada Criminal

AH

Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP

Unreasonable Searches In Drug Cases

Canada Criminal

AH

Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP

Sexual Violence Prevention Month

Canada Criminal

SL

Siskinds LLP

Crime Does Not Pay, Even Without A Conviction: New Legal Test For Criminal Forfeiture Under Section 490(9) Of The Criminal Code Set Out In R V. Nguyen, 2026 SCC 10

Canada Criminal

AH

Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP

Police Entering Driveway Under Implied Licence Doctrine Upheld In 5:4 Decision

Canada Criminal

AH

Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP

The Creation Of Canada’s Financial Crimes Agency: A New Era In Financial Crime Enforcement

Canada Criminal

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Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg

Canada Takes Aim At Financial Crime: An Overview Of Bill C-29 And The New Financial Crimes Agency

Canada Criminal

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Canada’s New Approach To Financial Crime: Federal Financial Crimes Agency Announced

Canada Criminal

GW

Gowling WLG

International Crypto Fraud Crackdown: How CRA Treats Tax Losses From Crypto Scams In Canada

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

What Do I Need To Know About Contingent Value Rights?

Canada Commercial

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Carbon Market In Québec: New Draft Regulation Proposes Key Changes To The Cap-and-trade System

Worldwide Environment

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Dentons Canada LLP

Cyber Criminals Love Your Deals: How Hidden Cyber Risk Can Blow Up Your M&A (And What To Do About It)

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

How To Meet The Very High Bar For Establishing And Maintaining Canadian-Controlled Private Corporation (CCPC) Status, Plus Corporate And Tax Implications Of Share Transfer

RS

Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

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Anti-Corruption & Bribery

White Collar Crime, Anti-Corruption & Fraud

CRA Phishing Scams And CRA Impersonation Fraud In Canada: What Taxpayers Need To Know About Identity Theft And Tax Fraud

CRA phishing scams and CRA impersonation fraud continue to increase across Canada, particularly during tax-filing season and periods involving government benefit payments.

RS

Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

42,000 Hacked Accounts Since 2020: Why A Canadian Tax Lawyer Says The CRA Failed To Protect Taxpayers

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (“OPC”) recently released a significant report concerning widespread unauthorized access to taxpayer information held by the CRA.

RS

Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Approved: $8.7M CRA Data Breach Settlement – How Affected Canadians Can Claim $80, $200, And Up To $5,000 For Verified Claims

The Federal Court has approved an $8.7 million class action settlement in Sweet v. His Majesty the King (2026 FC 590), resolving claims from the 2020 credential-stuffing cyberattacks on Government of Canada online accounts accessed via GCKey, including CRA My Account.

RS

Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Ontario Court Of Appeal Upholds Acquittal Under The Corruption Of Foreign Public Officials Act

Canada Criminal

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Trademark Scams: How To Spot Them, Avoid Them, And Protect Your Brand

BL

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Business Risks Ahead Of The FIFA World Cup 2026™: Money Laundering And Human Trafficking Considerations For Canadian And Foreign Businesses

Canada Media & IT

GW

Gowling WLG

Trademark Scams: How To Spot And Avoid Them And Protect Your Brand

BL

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

The Guilty Plea And Sentencing Of Former Woodstock Mayor Trevor Birtch

Canada Criminal

SL

Siskinds LLP

Solo International Decision: A Detailed Account Of Pump-and-dump Scheme, But Sparse Legal Analysis

Canada Commercial

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

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Corporate Crime

Ontario Court Of Appeal Upholds Acquittal Under The Corruption Of Foreign Public Officials Act

On April 16, 2026, the Supreme Court of Canada heard the appeal of R. v. Arapakota, a rare prosecution under the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act (CFPOA).

Canada Criminal

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Canada Takes Aim At Financial Crime: An Overview Of Bill C-29 And The New Financial Crimes Agency

Canada introduces Bill C-29 to establish the Financial Crimes Agency, a specialized law enforcement body with operational police powers to investigate serious financial crimes and recover proceeds of crime.

Canada Criminal

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

A Mid-year Check-in: White Collar Enforcement And Compliance In Canada

2025 was not a particularly robust year for major white collar prosecutions in Canada. However, that does not mean the risk environment was stagnant.

Canada Criminal

GW

Gowling WLG

Government Of Canada Revises Ineligibility And Suspension Policy For Suppliers

Canada Criminal

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Payments And Privilege (Solicitor-Client): Producing Lawyer's Trust LedgersSakab Saudi Holding Company Et Al. v. Saad Khalid S. Al Jabri Et Al., 2024 ONSC 1601

Canada Litigation

FR

Fogler, Rubinoff LLP

Investigation Checklist

Canada Criminal

DP

DLA Piper

Special Considerations In Multi-Jurisdictional Investigations - Focus On Investigations: Part 7

Canada Criminal

DP

DLA Piper

Canadian Corporate Crime, Compliance And Investigations Group Launches Series Focused On Internal Investigations

Canada Criminal

DP

DLA Piper

Confession, Cooperation, And Compliance: Mitigating Consequences Of Alleged Bribery And Corruption Through Self-Reporting

Canada Criminal

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McMillan LLP

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Crime

Racial Profiling And Confidential Informants: Exclusion Of Evidence In Drug Cases

On approaching the vehicle, the officers observed an open can of beer and immediately ordered the accused to step out in order to conduct a search pursuant to the Ontario Liquor License and Control Act. A full search of the vehicle revealed 36.5 grams of fentanyl, 18.4 grams of cocaine, and $1,245 in Canadian currency. The accused was charged with drug trafficking offences, among others.

Canada Criminal

AH

Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP

Jordan Is Here To Stay: Supreme Court Recalibrates—but Does Not Rewrite—the Trial-within-a-reasonable-time Framework

The Supreme Court of Canada has issued two landmark companion cases that clarify and refine the Jordan framework governing trial delay in criminal proceedings.

Canada Litigation

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

The Guilty Plea And Sentencing Of Former Woodstock Mayor Trevor Birtch

In a recent decision, former Woodstock mayor Trevor Birtch was sentenced to four years and eight months in custody following convictions of sexual assault.

Canada Criminal

SL

Siskinds LLP

The Sloka Acquittal: What The Case—and The Appeal—mean

Canada Criminal

SL

Siskinds LLP

Ivanna Iwasykiw On Reclaiming Your Voice Through A Sexual Abuse Claim (Video)

Canada Litigation

GP

Gluckstein Lawyers

Linda O'Brien On Institutional Abuse Claims And Survivor Support (Video)

Canada Litigation

GP

Gluckstein Lawyers

Institutional Sexual Abuse Claims In Ontario: Legal Rights And Support For Survivors

Canada Litigation

HS

Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP

Officers Relying On Previous Experience In Warrantless Arrests

Canada Criminal

AH

Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP

R v. Hardenstine, 2025 BCSC 889: Use Of Force And The Perils Of Unreliable Sources

Canada Criminal

AH

Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP

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Latest Videos

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Thinkhouse Unlocked: Fraud In Times Of Crisis

GW

Gowling WLG

Why Should You Hire A Criminal Defence Lawyer? (Video)

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Devry Smith Frank LLP

Business In Vancouver - Sean Boyle, Corporate Fraud (Video Content)

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Preparing For The Regulatory Road Ahead with Daniel Marion (Video)

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

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