Benhaim v. St-Germain: Tort Law 101 and Causation
In first year law school, we learn the seven parts of a tort claim: volition, duty of care, standard of care, harm, causation, remoteness, defence. Some learn these in different...
Author: Nareh Ghalustians
National Class Actions and Judges Sitting Extra-Provincial Proceedings: Endean v British Columbia
Introduction and Background In most Canadian jurisdictions, a class action cannot proceed without a certification. The story of Endean v British Columbia, 2016 SCC 42 [Endean] begins with the superior...
R v Vassell: Reasonableness and Systemic Flaws in the Legal System
In R v Vassell, 2016 SCC 26, the accused, Mr. Vassell, was charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. However, Mr. Vassell’s trial was delayed by over...
An Administrative Lawyer’s Dream Come True: Bernard v Canada (Revenue Agency)
In Bernard v Canada (Revenue Agency), 2015 FCA 263 [Bernard], the main issue was rather simple: Justice Stratas of the Federal Court of Appeal addressed questions relating to the appropriate content...
