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Supreme Court Canada, Charter Rights, constitution, civil liberties. Canadian legal affairs, justice. - From Richard Anderson LLB @ricksdesk.bsky.social‬ Twitter https://twitter.com/LawScribes 🇨🇦 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇬🇧 🇺🇦 🇪🇺🍁⚖️

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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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Legal Affairs Canada @lawscribes.bsky.social · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

#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 · 1d

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 · 1d

“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 · 1d

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 · 2d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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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Legal Affairs Canada @lawscribes.bsky.social · 1d

Supreme Court Canada holds ceremony at courtroom in #Ottawa to mark opening of the judicial year. #SCC celebrating its 150th anniversary. With judges wearing new robes. @cpac.ca 50min video #cdnpoli #justice
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Ceremonial Opening of the Supreme Court’s Judicial Year – October 6, 2025

The Supreme Court of Canada holds a ceremony at the courtroom in Ottawa to mark the opening of the judicial year. The ceremony is part of the court’s 150th anniversary celebrations. In his opening rem...

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Legal Affairs Canada @lawscribes.bsky.social · 1d

New Supreme Court Canada judicial ceremonial robes revealed. [New on the left, old on the right]. #scc #cdnpoli #justice

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Legal Affairs Canada @lawscribes.bsky.social · 6d

Another 'feel good' video from Supreme Court Canada on court's 'historic journey' via #SCC. www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTUc...

The Supreme Court of Canada's historic journey

YouTube video by Supreme Court of Canada

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Legal Affairs Canada @lawscribes.bsky.social · 6d

Unanimous Supreme Court Canada ruled courts must apply contemporary sentencing principles to historical criminal offences, effectively restoring 6 year prison sentence for teacher who sexually abused student in 1990s. #SCC www.canadianlawyermag.com/practice-are...

Contemporary sentencing principles apply to historical offences, SCC rules in child sex abuse case

The high court ordered the reincarceration of an Alberta teacher who abused a student in the 1990s

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Alison Boyce @alisonboyce.bsky.social · 6d

SCC dismisses application for leave to appeal in family law case dealing with whether unpaid caregiving and labour created an equitable interest in a family business—and whether that business was a joint venture. I.R. v. G.D. #SCC
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Navigation by Date: 2025 - SCC Cases

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Legal Affairs Canada @lawscribes.bsky.social · 6d

Sources: SCC press release decisions.scc-csc.ca/scc-csc/news... Charter rights arbitrary detention appeal scc-csc.ca/cases-dossie...

Legal Affairs Canada @lawscribes.bsky.social · 6d

Supreme Court Canada dismissed 7 leaves to appeal. #SCC granted leave in #criminallaw Charter Rights arbitrary detention case involving #Quebec highway law.

Legal Affairs Canada @lawscribes.bsky.social · 6d

For Supreme Court Canada followers the #SCC will open the 'judicial year' October 6th with a ceremony what will be webcast live. [via scc linkedin]. #Ottawa

Legal Affairs Canada @lawscribes.bsky.social · 6d

Supreme Court Canada to hear 21 appeals in fall session. Including #Indigenous domestic violence and Gladue criminal sentencing principles. Police discipline records and disclosure. Parliamentary privilege and national security. BC Indigenous land claims. www.canadianlawyermag.com/practice-are...

SCC to hear appeals on overlapping Indigenous land claims, patents, disclosure of police misconduct

The high court's fall session features a near-even number of civil and criminal appeals

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Legal Affairs Canada @lawscribes.bsky.social · 6d

US govt rule change requiring survivors of sexual assault, [human trafficking] and domestic violence to immediately prove their #citizenship status in order to receive certain federal aid including legal services. #women #immigration #newyork www.courthousenews.com/states-sue-d...

States sue DOJ over rule requiring citizenship proof for sexual assault services

New York Attorney General Letitia James says Trump's rule change is “endangering families, silencing survivors and threatening public safety.”

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Legal Affairs Canada @lawscribes.bsky.social · 6d

More details via #SCC scc-csc.ca/150/expo_eng...
. Picture below from SCC linkedin page.