The Scope of the Role of Amicus Curiae : R v Kahsai
In R v Kahsai, 2023 SCC 20 [Kahsai], the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) clarified the scope of the role of an amicus curiae in criminal trials. The Court unanimously...
Tagged: Criminal Law
Inherently Safe Places: Making Room for Sexual Integrity in R v Downes
In R v Downes, 2023 SCC 6 [Downes], the Supreme Court of Canada (the “SCC”, or the “Court”) significantly clarified the nature and scope of voyeurism under s. 162(1) of...
R v Metzger : The Supreme Court overrules the Trial Judge on Findings of Fact
In R v Metzger, 2023 SCC 5 [Metzger], the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) upheld the acquittal of Shawn Metzger, who had been convicted of a number of offences arising...
Resisting Simplification: The Judicial Legacy of the Honourable Michael Moldaver
Introduction On September 1st 2022, after nearly eleven years of service, the Honourable Michael Moldaver retired from his post as Justice on the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”). This article...
