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Legal Affairs Canada @lawscribes.bsky.social · Jan 7

Civil liberties: Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Text of the complete constitutional law containing all 34 sections plus part 7 of the Constitution Act 1982. Plus links to authoritative legal sites. From @lawscribes.bsky.social #constitution #law #cdnpoli open.substack.com/pub/lawscrib...

Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Text of the complete constitutional law containing all 34 sections plus part 7 of the Constitution Act 1982. Plus links to authoritative legal sites.

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Orin Kerr @orinkerr.bsky.social · 3d

Does a Fourth Amendment search occur when a drug detection dog jumps unprompted into a suspect's car and then alerts? Here's why I think the answer is "yes." new from me at Volokh, a deep dive for the law nerds.
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The Fourth Amendment and the "Instinctive" Drug Detection Dog

This one is a search.

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Molly Knight @mollyknight.bsky.social · 2d

Asked Canelo to write today’s newsletter but he’s fully cooked too ☠️

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Legal Affairs Canada @lawscribes.bsky.social · 2d

Minister wants supreme court to artificially create limits to Charter Rights s33 notwithstanding clause part of Constitution Act 1982: Justice minister Sean Fraser rejected calls to withdraw legal argument calling for limits on notwithstanding clause. globalnews.ca/news/1147040...

Canada’s justice minister rules out withdrawing legal submission on notwithstanding clause | Globalnews.ca

Canada's Justice Minister has rejected calls from five premiers that he rescind a request for the Supreme Court of Canada to put limits on use of the notwithstanding clause.

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Legal Affairs Canada @lawscribes.bsky.social · 2d

The so-called '#Quebec #Constitution' bill claims to amend Constitution Act 1867. Quebec premier proposes who sits in Senate and Supreme Court. Replace Lt. Governor with 'officer of Quebec' appointed by premier. Text of #Bill1 40pages t.co/k6MeIWuvpa #cdnpoli

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Legal Affairs Canada @lawscribes.bsky.social · 2d

#Quebec tables draft #constitution to affirm its 'distinct national character,' premier says. Lambasted as political theatre. #cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Quebec tables draft constitution to affirm its 'distinct national character,' premier says | CBC News

The constitution, filed at the National Assembly on Thursday and lambasted by opposition parties as a piece of political theatre filed without proper consultation, includes language asserting Quebec’s...

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Legal Affairs Canada @lawscribes.bsky.social · 2d

Sources: SCC press release decisions.scc-csc.ca/scc-csc/news... Aboriginal case granted leave case summary scc-csc.ca/cases-dossie...

Legal Affairs Canada @lawscribes.bsky.social · 2d

Supreme Court Canada dismissed 13 leaves to appeal and granted 1. #SCC will hear a #Indigenous first nations land claim dispute centred on test for standing on #Aboriginal title claims. A case management case. #BC

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Legal Affairs Canada @lawscribes.bsky.social · 2d

Supreme Court Canada chief justice Richard Wagner and Justices Mahmud Jamal and Mary Moreauto visit Sherbrooke #Quebec October 21 to 23. #scc www.scc-csc.ca/150/sherbroo...

Legal Affairs Canada @lawscribes.bsky.social · 2d

Supreme Court Canada fall docket. 10 criminal hearings, 1 oral leave application. 11 cases are civil and constitutional. 2 day hearing on parliamentary privilege and national security. Appointment of unilingual NB Lt Governor. @journodale.bsky.social #cdnpoli #scc nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...

What’s on the Supreme Court of Canada’s docket this fall?

Following a ceremonial opening and debut of new robes, a busy sitting with 20 appeal hearings is underway

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Legal Affairs Canada @lawscribes.bsky.social · 2d

Man arrested at outside St. Matthew’s Cathedral mass marking start of US Supreme Court term had 200 explosive devices. Mass usually attended by #scotus justices. thehill.com/homenews/sta...

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Legal Affairs Canada @lawscribes.bsky.social · 2d

Surely everyone can see Charter of Rights implications: "Under s. 231.41 of the Income Tax Act, auditors now have the authority to require oral answers under oath, affirmation, or affidavit." Plus right to counsel issues and potential for criminal perjury. www.canadianlawyermag.com/practice-are...

Canadian businesses face adversarial audits as Canada Revenue Agency expands powers

New CRA penalties and compelled statements raise the stakes, say tax lawyers

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Legal Affairs Canada @lawscribes.bsky.social · 4d

Some noteworthy Supreme Court Canada decisions over the last 150 years. From 1928 Persons #constitution decision which was overturned by JCPC to 2016 Jordan Charter Rights trial in reasonable time decision. #scc #cdnpoli www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...

Some noteworthy Supreme Court of Canada decisions over the last 150 years

The Supreme Court of Canada marks its 150th anniversary this year.

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Legal Affairs Canada @lawscribes.bsky.social · 4d

Sources: SCC press release decisions.scc-csc.ca/scc-csc/news... case summary scc-csc.ca/cases-dossie...

Judgment to be Rendered on Appeal - SCC Cases

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Legal Affairs Canada @lawscribes.bsky.social · 4d

#Indigenous first nation and #Quebec Civil Code Supreme Court Canada decision Friday on application of 10 year 'prescriptive period' and interruption of prescription.

Legal Affairs Canada @lawscribes.bsky.social · 4d

Ceremonial opening of Supreme Court Canada judicial year, first in 39 years. #scc #cdnpoli #justice source t.co/R6zPO0wHl6

Legal Affairs Canada @lawscribes.bsky.social · 4d

“For us, the rule of law is non-negotiable,” Chief Justice of Canada Richard Wagner. Chief Justice, lawyers talk rule of law at #SCC ceremony marking start of judicial year. #cdnpoli #justice www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Chief justice says rule of law, judicial independence protect Canada from autocracy | CBC News

While Canada is not a superpower in the traditional sense of the word, it's "certainly a democratic superpower," Chief Justice Richard Wagner said Monday at a ceremony to open the Supreme Court's judi...

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Legal Affairs Canada @lawscribes.bsky.social · 4d

Supreme Court Canada chief justice Richard Wagner says rule of law, judicial independence protect Canada from autocracy. #scc #cdnpoli #justice www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Chief justice says rule of law, judicial independence protect Canada from autocracy | CBC News

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David TS Fraser @privacylawyer.ca · 5d

What a beautiful proposed amendment to Bill 127, the "Protecting Nova Scotians Act". Unfortunately, the proposed amendment was defeated.

A printed legislative document titled Bill #127 – Protecting Nova Scotians Act. It’s a proposed amendment sheet labeled “CHANGES RECOMMENDED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON BILLS.” The amendment suggests deleting the title “Protecting Nova Scotians” and substituting “Big Omnibus Bill that Really Should be Different Bills that are Voted on Separately.” Handwritten notes in blue ink indicate the amendment was “DEFEATED – Oct 1, 2025” and names S. LeBlanc, CWHB, Clause 1.

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Legal Affairs Canada @lawscribes.bsky.social · 5d

39 years ago. 'Last ceremonial opening was held under then-Chief Justice Brian Dickson in 1986. When Charter of Rights (1982) was new and #SCC was facing some of the most challenging issues of the time.' @journodale.bsky.social #cdnpoli #justice www.nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...

Supreme Court of Canada holds first ceremonial opening in 39 years

CBA President Bianca Kratt says the court is a testament to the stability a country can enjoy when its legal institutions remain respected, independent, and grounded in the rule of law

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Legal Affairs Canada @lawscribes.bsky.social · 5d

Bravery: 2023 #Nottingham attacks victim [university student] Grace O'Malley-Kumar awarded posthumous [King] George Medal after she made "ultimate sacrifice" to protect her friend. Awarded for "conspicuous gallantry not in the presence of the enemy." #UK www.bbc.com/news/article...

Nottingham attacks victim Grace O'Malley-Kumar awarded George Medal

The medical student "made the ultimate sacrifice" as she tried to defend her friend Barnaby Webber.

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Legal Affairs Canada @lawscribes.bsky.social · 5d

Sources: #SCC press release decisions.scc-csc.ca/scc-csc/news...

Judgments to be Rendered on Leave Applications - SCC Cases

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Legal Affairs Canada @lawscribes.bsky.social · 5d

13 Supreme Court Canada leave to appeal decisions Th. Unreasonable verdict in sex assault trial. 3x business v CBSA. Self represented litigant with disability accommodation. Military #covid19 firing. Defamation anti slapp involving lawyer. Charter and rental bylaws. Lawyer ethics.

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Legal Affairs Canada @lawscribes.bsky.social · 5d

Story from @lapresse.ca in french so some information above may be incorrect due to my feeble translation attempts. Thanks to @parlcharlie.bsky.social for originally posting the story on twitter. #scc

Legal Affairs Canada @lawscribes.bsky.social · 5d

Supreme Court Canada judicial robes: Black silk from South Korea. Made by Rabat Joies #Quebec. Designer Myriam Herrera is from Nicaragua. 'Work resembles a papal vestment.' 2050 black #SCC crests embroidered on 9 gowns. Justices names embroidered on back.
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Dossier | 150e anniversaire de la Cour Suprême | Fini la fourrure ! (2 articles)

Du rouge vif, comme le drapeau du Canada. Des garnitures en vison « chaudes et lourdes ». Les toges des juges de la Cour suprême sont les mêmes depuis sa fondation, en 1875. Pour son 150e anniversaire...

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Legal Affairs Canada @lawscribes.bsky.social · 5d

Supreme Court Canada ditching its iconic red robes. Yes, it matters. 'English roots [of robes] makes them imperative candidates for the chopping block.' @ianholloway.bsky.social #scc #cdnpoli #justice thehub.ca/2025/06/30/i...

Ian Holloway: The Supreme Court is ditching its iconic red robes. Yes, it matters

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