Admissibility of Hearsay: Schneider and Contextualization
Author: Anne Onnamous The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) describes hearsay as an out of court statement admitted for the truth of its...
Tell Us from Whence Your Riches Derive: Manitoba’s First Unexplained Wealth Order
Manitoba obtained its first unexplained wealth order early in November. In a case alleging the theft of cash offerings from a religious organization, the province successfully exercised its power to compel someone to disclose their source of wealth. The tool is designed to deal with criminal assets and the financial dimensions of crime. A failure to meet the terms of an order has perilous consequences.
“Don’t believe your ears!” - R v Prasad Reaffirms the Role of Expert Opinion Evidence
Author: Derek Zaporzan “ The point is to preserve trial by judge and jury, not devolve to trial by expert. ” – Justice Cromwell [1] In...
R v. Cook: The Need to Prevent Evidence of Gang Affiliation to Ensure Trial Fairness
Authors: Paul Chorney and Eric Matthews Introduction Based on a 2024 report from the Guns and Gangs Awareness Campaign , one in five...
Leave the Bad Character Comments at the Door of the Courtroom
Authors: Kelsey Scott and Sarah Shuttleworth During a criminal trial in Canada, the Crown is strictly prohibited from calling general...
