Monday, October 23, 2017 @ 2:28 PM
Expect a swift Charter challenge to new Quebec laws requiring Muslim women who cover their faces to unveil when accessing public services, legal minds say. ... [read more]
New Quebec law is unconstitutional and unfairly targets devout Muslim women who cover their faces: experts
Montreal human rights lawyer Julius Grey predicts a quick challenge to the controversial new law.
B.C. Court of Appeal ruling clarifies family member exclusions in insurance cases
Monday, October 23, 2017 @ 12:44 PM
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has offered clarification in the concept of family member exclusions in homeowner insurance policies, a ruling the lawyer for the insurance company says creates “consistency and predictability” for insurers. ... [read more]
Access to justice pilot project highlights need to inform Ontarians of language rights
Monday, October 23, 2017 @ 9:25 AM
Practices established through a pilot project to enhance access to justice in French have been made permanent at the Ottawa courthouse after the Ministry of the Attorney General released a final report on the project’s priorities and recommendations. ... [read more]
