Keep Calm and Party On... or Stop! Municipal "Nuisance Party" Bylaws Explained
Are municipal bylaws targeting "nuisance parties" fair -- or prejudicial? We take a look at Kingston, Ontario's nuisance party legislation.
Saints, Stouts and Statutes
Take a look at Saint Patrick's Day through a legal lens, from local bylaws to property law, and even intellectual property.
Watch: check. Wallet: check. Coat: check?
What happens when your coat gets lifted at the club? Does the establishment owe you anything -- and what does actual Canadian case law have to say about it?
Coats, Crooks and Compensation
Your coat's been stolen at a club or restaurant. Does that establishment owe you anything? Do businesses have a duty of care over guests' belongings? And does that equation change if they have a coat check (and does it change more if you pay for the coat check)?
Crime pays, but not the way you think: Victim Surcharges
There’s a classic saying that crime doesn’t pay. In fact, victim surcharges ensure that criminals pay for their crimes on top of the sentences they receive. But what exactly is a mandatory victim surcharge? How does it work? And why did Canada’s highest court strike it down?
A Supreme Farewell to Victim Surcharges
Victim surcharges are no more -- thanks to our Supreme Court -- but what were they, and what does this mean? Criminal law expert Lisa Kerr explains.
Your Daily Government: Administrative Tribunals and You
How do these decision-makers fit into our system of government? What is the source of their authority to make these decisions? And why are they so prevalent?
Solitary Confinement in Canada & Bill C-83
What exactly is solitary confinement? What laws empower the Correctional Services of Canada to resort to it? And what does Bill C-83 purport to change?
A look inside solitary (and the promise of reform)
Solitary! The Liberals say they're ending it. But I thought we didn't have solitary in Canada, so what are they ending? Who does this affect? Find out with professor Lisa Kerr.
You Don’t Really Own “Your” Land – Fundamentals of Canadian Law 010
Property law is complex — fee simple, escheats, and William the Conqueror all come into play when we’re talking about ownership of property in Canada.