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This blog is the final installment in a three-part series on causation in the civil sexual abuse context. In Part One, I explored the distinction between causation for liability and causation for damages.

The key decision of the week was Reference re Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, in which the Court found the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (the "Act") to be constitutional

LGBTQ2S+ Pride means many different things to many different people, but one of the most important messages this month-long celebration communicates is love – love of yourself and love for each other in all our diversity.

In May, reports began to circulate about a horse from Oregon, U.S, aptly named Justice, that was suing a human for neglect.

With a simple swab, a person can learn about their ancestry, connect with family members they never knew existed, and discover which traits they are predisposed to.

The Canadian Income Tax Act gives the CRA a wide range of powers such as auditing or examining certain books and records from a taxpayer, or even enter business premises to carry out its inspection.

En septembre 2012, un travailleur de l'entreprise C.F.G. Construction inc. décède lors d'un accident impliquant un camion lourd appartenant à l'entreprise.

This past Friday, the Canadian Competition Bureau (the Bureau) released a statement on the application of the Competition Act (the Act)

Dogs are loving members of many of our households, and many of us treat them not only as pets but (particularly hairy) family members. The special relationship we have with our dogs makes dog attacks...

The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld sections 1 to 7 of the Genetic Non-Discrimination Act (the Act) as a valid exercise of the federal criminal law power1.

Harsher penalties have been proposed for distracted and careless drivers, in an effort to help save the lives of pedestrians and cyclists.

Facing assault charges in Ontario can be a daunting and life-altering experience.

On May 22, 2020, the BC Supreme Court issued its reasons in Joseph v. Meir, 2020 BCSC 778 with additional reasons on July 6, 2020. The case concerned a plaintiff who sought damages against an RCMP...

As young children, we look up to our parents and elders with great admiration.

The Supreme Court of Canada's landmark decision in R. v. Cope establishes a groundbreaking framework for integrating Indigenous laws into criminal sentencing through the practice of "braiding" legal traditions.

On December 11, 2025, the Supreme Court of British Columbia convicted J. Cote & Son Excavating Ltd. of criminal negligence causing death and criminal negligence causing bodily...

Police observed Petros Negash driving a vehicle with a burnt-out tail light and brake light and pulled him over. Once stopped, Mr. Negash rolled down his driver's side window a few...

Recent amendments to the Criminal Code signify an important development in Canada's white-collar enforcement landscape.