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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.
Article
Counsel’s Threat Of Civil Proceedings Results In Mistrial Of Criminal Conviction Against Frank Stronach (R. V. Stronach No.5)
After a trial in 2026, Frank Stronach was found guilty of two sexual offence charges for incidents that had occurred some 40 years earlier. Following the conviction, but before sentencing, one of the complainants had a civil lawyer write to Mr. Stronach’s criminal lawyer to threaten a civil claim for damages of almost $1 million
Canada Litigation
GR
Gardiner Roberts LLP
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Police Entering Driveway Under Implied Licence Doctrine Upheld In 5:4 Decision
The Supreme Court of Canada examines whether police officers violated Charter rights by entering private property and opening a vehicle door during an impaired driving investigation. This narrow 5:4 decision clarifies the boundaries of the implied licence doctrine, determining when police exceed their authority to approach and investigate on private property without a warrant.
Canada Criminal
AH
Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP
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