2010 Olympics It's OK to Trample Human Rights

The hoopla surrounding the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver/Whistler has been going on for far too long already.  Stories abound regarding the stupidity and callous disregard for the 'little people' who are...

Justice Department in Canada considers random breathelyzer tests

Federal Justice Minister Rob Nicholson, during a recent meeting with Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) stated that he is considering a new law to permit random breathelyzer testing.  The tests would be...

Property Rights Not Guaranteed In Canada : A Real Courtroom Drama

Seated across from me next to the Judge at the Settlement Conference table were the three lawyers for the City, GVRD, and the Sewage Authority. They eyed me like sharks circling their bait. “All right...

BC Government Unhappy About Court's Constitutional Ruling

Freedom Of Expression vs. Political Will BC Supreme Court Justice Frank Cole struck down what is known as Bill 42, or the gag law that prohibits pre-election advertising by third parties. With the May 12...

B.C. health care workers' Supreme Court win benefits Ontario farm workers

Last year, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that the B.C. Liberal government of Gordon Campbell had violated the constitutional rights of health care workers with its contract-breaking legislation, Bill 29. In...

Court Dismisses Adbusters' Lawsuit Against Global Television

Adbusters May Appeal Decision In a decision rendered February 18, 2008, BC Supreme Court Justice Ehrcke dismissed Adbusters' lawsuit against Global Television and declined Adbusters' motion to reinstate CBC...