Policing in the Defund Era: The SCC, Parliament, and the Contours of Police Powers - Keelin Griffin
In the wake of recent high profile cases of police violence in the United States, calls for reform and even defunding of the police...
When Gladue Reports Fail - Donna Malcolm
On June 9, 2021, the Manitoba Court of Appeal heard the appeal of Marlon Elijah Whincup. The issue before the court was one of...
R v CEB: Balancing Gladue Factors in Sentencing for Cases of Child Sexual Abuse - Kerith Tung
In this blog entry, I will describe the recent case of R v CEB. I will also discuss why I believe that Gladue factors were correctly...
Starting Off on the Wrong Point: An Academic Critique of Starting Points in Sentencing - Noah Lesiuk
Setting the Law Straight on Starting Points Sentencing within the realm of criminal law can be a tricky continuum of complex...
Private Property: A Legal Sanctuary for Impaired Drivers - Mario Elbardisy
Introduction Impaired driving has plagued our society for decades. However, police have been empowered by the Highway Traffic Act (“HTA”)...
