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Fresh from a hectic Passover weekend of assisting in conducting services at his Beth Sholom Synagogue in Toronto, and also leading a community seder there, Rabbi Louis J. Sachs says he has been trying to ignore the “noise” of the surprise lawsuit brought against him late last month by his previous congregation. Sachs' former synagogue, Beth Torah congregation–about a ten-minute drive north from his new job–filed a lawsuit March 27 in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice alleging breach of contact and suffering financial losses from their former rabbi's conduct before he moved. Beth Torah wants the court to award them $750,000 in damages, including future lost membership. While none of these allegations have been proven in court, Rabbi Sachs insists he disagrees with what Beth Torah is saying about him–that he violated his contract by slacking off on his duties for them, while doing a series of events for the new shul before officially leaving his old one. In his view, he gave Beth Torah plenty of notice. He left after a little more than two years because he says he was unsatisfied he had to do so much administration work: the new place has more staff, which would allow him to focus on carrying out the rabbinical and pastoral work for which he was trained. Sachs joins The CJN Daily's Ellin Bessner today to explain why he intends to “clear his name” in court and what his message is to both congregations. Also on the episode, we hear from Beth Sholom's president Margaret Lindzon and from Rabbi Avi Finegold, The CJN's resident rabbi, on why rabbis leave. Beth Torah declined to do any interviews with The CJN. Related links Read Beth Torah's allegations in the lawsuit filed March 27, 2025 in the Superior Court of Justice, and what Beth Shalom and our resident Rabbi Avi Finegold think, in The CJN. Credits Host and writer: Ellin Bessner (@ebessner) Production team: Zachary Kauffman (senior producer), Andrea Varsany (producer), Michael Fraiman (executive producer), Marc Weisblott (editorial director) Music: Dov Beck-Levine Support our show Subscribe to The CJN newsletter Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt) Subscribe to The CJN Daily (Not sure how? Click here)

In episode 158 of Not On Record, Joseph and Diana delve into the complex legal landscape surrounding BDSM and bodily harm, spotlighting a recent case, R. v. Pearson (2025 ONSC 435), from the Ontario Superior Court. The episode begins by revisiting the recurring theme of consent and legality in BDSM practices, spurred by the mainstream influence of works like Fifty Shades of Grey. They outline five key legal takeaways: advanced consent via contracts is not legally binding, consent to bodily harm is invalid, agreements like "no means yes" are impermissible, participants must know who is involved to consent, and judges ultimately determine consent boundaries—often with a conservative bent. The discussion pivots to the Pearson case, where extreme BDSM acts like caning, stapling, and choking were examined, alongside a contested incident involving a baseball bat. The hosts highlight how defense lawyer Jordan Gold effectively leveraged expert testimony to challenge existing laws, prompting a judicial postscript urging reconsideration of whether BDSM-related bodily harm should remain categorically non-consentable. Website: http://www.NotOnRecordpodcast.com Sign up to our email list - http://eepurl.com/hw3g99 Social Media Links Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/NotonRecord Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notonrecordpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@notonrecordpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notonrecord Telegram: https://t.me/NotOnRecord Minds: http://www.minds.com/notonrecord Audio Platforms Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4F2ssnX7ktfGH8OzH4QsuX Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-on-record-podcast/id1565405753 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/notonrecord Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-842207 For more information on criminal law issues go to Neuberger & Partners LLP http://www.nrlawyers.com. Produced by Possibly Correct Media www.PossiblyCorrect.com

A pro-Israel student is suing Toronto Metropolitan University for $1.3 million, arguing the school allowed violations of campus policies that created a toxic atmosphere for Jews—and even cost her a job. Eslewhere, Jewish members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada—whose dues get donated to Palestinian causes like the United Nations Relief & Works Agency—are outraged that a senior official in the union has been posting pro-Hamas slogans to social media. What connects these stories, and more than 500 others? These Canadians sought help from the new CIJA Legal Task Force, a free initiative created by the lobbyist organization the Centre for Israel Jewish Affairs. Created years ago as a professional development group, the task force has, since Oct. 7, evolved into a “rapid response” pro bono legal team that combats antisemitism directly—by taking the issues to court. Officials behind the group say that politicians, police officers, school boards, unions and hospitals have failed to take the problem seriously, prompting them to take matters into their own hands. On today's episode of The CJN Daily, we're joined by former federal crown prosecutor Nanette Rosen, who co-chairs the legal task force, and Richard Marceau, a lawyer and CIJA's general counsel. Related links Learn more about the CIJA Legal Task Force and how to apply for help. Why CIJA is helping some families of the Canadians murdered on Oct. 7 to sue Ottawa for resuming funding to UNRWA, in The CJN. Read the legal brief filed at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice last April by a Toronto Metropolitan University student against her school, alleging toxic antisemitic conditions. Credits Host and writer: Ellin Bessner (@ebessner) Production team: Zachary Kauffman (producer), Michael Fraiman (executive producer) Music: Dov Beck-Levine Support our show Subscribe to The CJN newsletter Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt) Subscribe to The CJN Daily (Not sure how? Click here) Read transcript

The parties were married in June 2015. They lived in Japan until 2016 when they moved to the United Arab Emirates. They separated for a period in 2017, but reconciled in 2018 and then lived together in Oman until March 2020 when they travelled to Ontario for a number of reasons, including to visit Mr. Dunmore's parents. They had planned to return to Oman in early April 2020 however, the pandemic precluded them from doing so and they stayed with Mr. Dunmore's parents in Ontario until January 2021. In the meantime, Ms. Mehralian became pregnant and their son M was born in Ontario in December 2020. The parties and M returned to Oman in January 2021 but came back to Ontario in April 2021. The parties then separated in May 2021. Mr. Dunmore moved to the United Arab Emirates and later Oman, while Ms. Mehralian remained in Ontario with M. Ms. Mehralian commenced proceedings in Ontario in June 2021, seeking a divorce, corollary relief and equalization of property. At the same time, Mr. Dunmore commenced a court proceeding in Oman seeking a divorce and joint custody. Ms. Mehralian contested the jurisdiction of the Omani courts, but in March 2022, the Omani Court of Appeal found that Oman had jurisdiction. In subsequent litigation in which both parties participated, an Omani lower court as well as the Omani Court of Appeal found that the parties had been validly divorced in accordance with Omani law and awarded primary custody of M to Ms. Mehralian. Mr. Dunmore brought a motion in the Ontario Superior Court seeking an order recognizing the validity of the Omani divorce in Ontario and an order returning M to Oman. The two issues were heard separately by two different judges. One judge found that the Omani divorce should be recognized in Ontario. The second judge found that M should not be ordered returned to Oman. Ms. Mehralian appealed the first order and Mr. Dunmore appealed the second. Both appeals were dismissed. Argued Date 2024-12-09 Keywords Family law — Custody — Habitual residence — How should Canadian courts determine the habitual residence of children allegedly abducted from or withheld from a non-Hague Convention signatory state — How should courts balance the countervailing policy objectives outlined in s. 19 of Ontario's Children's Law Reform Act — Whether the statutory definition of habitual residence should apply to cases involving non-Hague Convention signatory countries or should the reformulated hybrid test for habitual residence set out in Office of the Children's Lawyer v. Balev apply — If the statutory definition applies, whether shared parental intention should be the focus of the analysis — Whether the lower courts erred in finding that Ontario has jurisdiction — Whether the lower courts erred in law in exercising jurisdiction over the child in the face of the respondent's attornment to the jurisdiction of the Omani courts — Children's Law Reform Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.12. Notes (Ontario) (Civil) (By Leave) Language English Audio Disclaimers This podcast is created as a public service to promote public access and awareness of the workings of Canada's highest court. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Court. The original version of this hearing may be found on the Supreme Court of Canada's website. The above case summary was prepared by the Office of the Registrar of the Supreme Court of Canada (Law Branch).

Provide your feedback here. Send me a Text Message.In this episode, Mike discusses the Ontario Superior Court of Justice decision R. v. Kusi, 2024 ONSC 6248 where an officer searched a vehicle before towing it as being “apparently abandoned” under Ontario's Highway Traffic Act. After removing the cover of what turned out to be the vehicle's electrical fuse box, the officer discovered fentanyl. Was this a valid inventory search? Or did it exceed the scope and was it conducted in an unreasonable manner as claimed by the defence?Thanks for listening! Feedback welcome at legalissuesinpolicing@gmail.com

Meet Shaneka Shaw Taylor, Shaneka is the Founder of Taylor'd Litigation Professional Corporation, an award-winning lawyer specializing in product liability, commercial litigation, and real property litigation, with a track record of success in Ontario and Alberta courts. In this episode, Shaneka talks about:Contracts are crucial in real estate investing. They should be clear and enforceable, covering all potential scenarios to safeguard your interests.There is a significant difference between transactional lawyers who handle agreements and closings and litigation lawyers who manage disputes. It's beneficial to have both types of lawyers on your team.Current litigation trends include buyers not being able to close deals due to appraisal issues, loan defaults, and promissory note disputes, often exacerbated by rising interest rates.Sellers can protect themselves by including clauses in contracts that allow immediate release of deposits if a buyer defaults and by considering alternative dispute resolution methods like arbitration to avoid lengthy court delays.Before purchasing a property, conduct thorough searches to ensure no outstanding work orders and verify ownership. Also, ensure the property's income can cover all expenses and have a financial buffer.Being ready for potential vacancies or tenant issues by having personal financial resources available and a clear exit strategy, such as refinancing options.About ShanekaShaneka Shaw Taylor is the brilliant mind behind Taylor'd Litigation Professional Corporation. As the Founder and driving force behind the firm, Shaneka has established herself as an exceptional lawyer, garnering multiple prestigious awards for her outstanding contributions to the legal field.Shaneka specializes in a range of litigation-focused areas, including product liability, commercial litigation, and real property litigation. Her skills as a courtroom advocate have consistently led to triumphant outcomes, as evidenced by her record of victories in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Ontario Divisional Court, the Ontario Court of Appeal for Ontario, and the Alberta King's Bench.Connect with ShanekaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/taylordlitigationFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Taylord-LitigationLinked in - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaneka-shaw-taylor-8782a17Connect with Danielle ChiassonWebsite: https://strategicsuccessconsulting.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellechiasson/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DaniChiassonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetrealTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danichiassonBook in a call: https://calendly.com/strategicsuccess/lets-get-real-estate-20-min-chat Listen in and subscribe for more.You can also leave us a review and of course, don't forget to share. I'm sure there are real people in your network who can take advantage of what they're going to learn from the show.Interested in becoming a guest on the show? Email admin@letsgetrealpodcast.com with the Subject: I want to be a guest! OR simply fill out: https://letsgetrealestatepodcast.com/be-a-guest/.

Greg Brady and the panel of: Ana Bailao, former Toronto city councillor, deputy mayor, housing expert, Anthony Furey, columnist, 640 Toronto Contributor, city council candidate for Don Valley West Discuss: 1- The bill that some say forced loved ones into long-term care homes far from where they originally lived - gets its day in court today…Bill 7 - The “More Beds/Better Care Act” will be in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice this morning 2- Toronto police to be stationed in 3 ERs for mental health cases 3- A second TDSB trustee is demanding swift investigation and action regarding last Wednesday's “field trip” to a political protest regarding poisoned water at a First Nations community up near Kenora, Ontario  4- Justin Trudeau will make what's believed to be the first US late night talk show appearance of a sitting Canadian Prime Minister - he'll be on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Ana Bailao, former Toronto city councillor, deputy mayor, housing expert, Anthony Furey, columnist, 640 Toronto Contributor, city council candidate for Don Valley West Discuss: 1- The bill that some say forced loved ones into long-term care homes far from where they originally lived - gets its day in court today…Bill 7 - The “More Beds/Better Care Act” will be in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice this morning 2- Toronto police to be stationed in 3 ERs for mental health cases 3- A second TDSB trustee is demanding swift investigation and action regarding last Wednesday's “field trip” to a political protest regarding poisoned water at a First Nations community up near Kenora, Ontario  4- Justin Trudeau will make what's believed to be the first US late night talk show appearance of a sitting Canadian Prime Minister - he'll be on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(PUBLICATION BAN IN CASE) Mr. Agpoon was charged in December 2018 with offences relating to human trafficking in minors, possession of fentanyl, and a firearms offence. Mr. Flemmings was added to the Indictment in December 2019 on counts related to human trafficking and possession of fentanyl. The case came before the Ontario Court of Justice before the COVID-19 pandemic closed all Ontario courts on March 17, 2020 and thereafter led to varying province-wide and regional closures, capacity restrictions and operational limitations. The Crown preferred a direct indictment on May 19, 2021. Mr. Agpoon and Mr. Flemmings applied to stay proceedings on the basis of delay. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice granted the application and stayed all charges. The Court of Appeal granted an appeal and set aside the stay of proceedings. Argued Date 2024-05-22 Keywords Charter of Rights — Right to be tried within a reasonable time — Criminal law — What test should trial judges apply under s. 11(b) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms when deciding whether delay caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is reasonable? Notes (Ontario) (Criminal) (By Leave) (Publication ban in case) Language English Audio Disclaimers This podcast is created as a public service to promote public access and awareness of the workings of Canada's highest court. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Court. The original version of this hearing may be found on the Supreme Court of Canada's website. The above case summary was prepared by the Office of the Registrar of the Supreme Court of Canada (Law Branch).

This week on Hull on Estates, Doreen So and Sara Racicot discuss Justice Dietrich's decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice titled .   The decision offers an in-depth examination of the fiduciary duties owed by an executor to the estate and its beneficiaries, along with the serious consequences that arise from any breach of these responsibilities.   Spisak v. Spisak, 2023 ONSC 4726

It's been awhile since we had a conversation with Ron Segev, the founder of Segev LLP and one of the leading legal beagles when it comes to the business of sports betting and gaming. So, the recent announcement that the British Columbia-based law firm was establishing some roots in Calgary ahead of the launch of regulated gambling in Alberta was the catalyst to have Segev join us on the Gaming News Canada Show. Among the topics discussed: · We've never heard the story of Segev LLP having a gaming component to its legal practice, so we asked;· While it's expected the Alberta model will have similarities to Ontario's regulated gambling marketplace, Segev says there are unique qualities in the western Canada province that will come into play;· A state-of-the-Ontario-market discussion, including with regards to the current Ontario Superior Court case brought forth by the provincial Attorney General's office on liquidity;· Why it's not a slam dunk for B.C. to follow suit with an open, legal marketplaceWe also asked Segev for his thoughts on what's expected to be a rather robust fall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The University of Toronto student encampment, named the People's Circle for Palestine, dismantled their tents after an Ontario Superior Court judge ordered an injunction against them. Our hosts break down the ruling, what it means for other encampments and bring up lessons learned from the end of just "one tactic in the toolbox" of students demanding their institutions disclose and divest. ________________All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support us: PatreonFollow us on InstagramResources:

The University of Toronto student encampment, named the People's Circle for Palestine, dismantled their tents after an Ontario Superior Court judge ordered an injunction against them. Our hosts break down the ruling, what it means for other encampments and bring up lessons learned from the end of just "one tactic in the toolbox" of students demanding their institutions disclose and divest. ________________All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support us: PatreonFollow us on InstagramResources:

Alek Minassian — FULL Police Interrogation of Canadian Terrorist Attacker CREEPY! Alek Minassian was arrested as the driver in the deadly 2018 Toronto van attack, a careful and skillful Toronto police detective interrogated him for close to four hours. Minassian couldn't keep much to himself. This is the full interrogation video, as released to me by order of Justice Anne Molloy of Ontario Superior Court in response to a request National Post made, joined by other news organizations. For the sake of viewing ease, lengthy scenes when no one is in the interview room and no one is speaking have been deleted. The deletions are marked by a “static” screen effect. True Crime Podcast 2024 Police Interrogations, 911 Calls and True Police Stories Podcast

An Ontario court judge is expected to rule as early as this week on whether the seven-week-old pro-Palestinian tent city at the University of Toronto will be allowed to remain, or whether it must be dismantled immediately—with police help, if necessary. Lawyers for the university were in court last week arguing the encampment is illegal and has done irreparable harm to UofT's international reputation, while also violating the rights of Jewish and pro-Israel students and staff. Lawyers for the student protestors countered in court that their right to free speech and free assembly trumps any concerns the school may have. The Toronto encampment is one of about a half-dozen still up on Canadian university campuses since a wave of pro-Palestinian tent cities began in the United States in April. McGill's was the first in Canada—and it's still operating after two failed appeals to courts. Waterloo just issued a trespass notice on Friday, while five other schools have cleared theirs, usually with police help: York University, UQAM, the University of Calgary and the University of Alberta. Ontario Tech University in Oshawa was the first and only Canadian post-secondary institution to date to agree to the students' demands, and saw the tents come down peacefully. The CJN's Jonathan Rothman has been covering the UofT encampment since it went up, writing numerous pieces for us and conducting interviews inside. He joins _The CJN Daily _to describe what the tent city is like and predict what might happen next. What we talked about: Read more about Jewish groups intervening in the UofT encampment injunction court case, in The CJN Find out more about the criminal charges laid by Toronto police connected to the UofT encampment, in The CJN Read the University of Toronto's legal application to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice for a permanent injunction, and read all the legal briefs on the website of the law firm of Lenczner Slaght Credits: The CJN Daily is written and hosted by Ellin Bessner (@ebessner on Twitter). Zachary Kauffman is the producer. Michael Fraiman is the executive producer. Our theme music is by Dov Beck-Levine.  We're a member of The CJN Podcast Network. To subscribe to this podcast, please watch this video. Donate to The CJN and receive a charitable tax receipt by clicking here. Hear why The CJN is important to me.

This week on Hull on Estates, Doreen So and Margarita Grup review the key developments and modernization initiatives that were outlined in the 2019-2023 report from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, including future initiatives for further digitalization of our system in an effort to improve access to justice.    

A recent ruling by the Ontario Superior Court marks an important acknowledgment in the ongoing battle against systemic Islamophobia. In September 2023, Justice Markus Koehnen recognized that the Muslim Association of Canada faced differential and biased treatment faced during a Canada Revenue Agency audit. However, the judge stopped short of intervening in the federal examination. We speak with Nabil Sultan, Communications and Community Engagement Director at the Muslim Association of Canada.

Given the recent cornucopia of happenings around the business of sports betting and igaming, we brought back the Gaming News Canada Show panel with Amanda Brewer and Phill Gray.The rapid-fire roundtable featuring the two gambling industry veterans opened with a discussion on the recent ruling by the Ontario Superior Court against the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke that the gaming model operated by iGaming Ontario is of the valid variety, and its potential impact on the future on other regulated provinces across Canada. Brewer, who will participate in a couple of panels at next month's Canadian Gaming Summit in Toronto, and Gray also weighed in on the agenda that's been created by SBC in collaboration with the Canadian Gaming Association for the three-day conference inside the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.The conversation turned to south of the border where U.S. states such as Illinois are proposing tax hikes to regulated sports betting operators, and the recent snub by operators toward the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to discuss placing betting limitations. We also asked our pair of panelists for their thoughts on the rising wave around women's sports, including an exciting final series in the Professional Women's Hockey League, the launch of the new WNBA season with rookie sensation Caitlin Clark, and this week's announcement about the incoming Northern Super League in Canada. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Earlier this week, a second unanimous consent vote to reverse a ban on wearing keffiyehs at Queen's Park failed to pass. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath follow up on the ban at Queen's Park and ramifications of it.The Province of Ontario is investing billions into electric vehicle plants from car manufacturing giant Honda. The new plants announced this week are part of a larger plan to make the province into an EV powerhouse, but there have been a few stumbles along the way.The Ontario Basic Income pilot was abruptly cancelled in 2019 when Doug Ford and the Progressive Conservative Party formed government. Many years later, a class action lawsuit certified by the Ontario Superior Court has the government paying for legal fees and the plaintiffs seeking millions more in damages. Steve and John Michael discuss what the program did and what the cancellation meant to participants.UDPATE: On Thursday after this week's episode finished recording, Independent MPP Sarah Jama was asked by Speaker Ted Arnott to remove her keffiyeh while in the chamber at Queen's Park, and when she refused she was asked to leave the chamber, which she declined to do. That came after the events on Tuesday that we discuss in this week's episode. We'll have an update on all of this in next week's episode. John Michael's column: Former basic-income recipients are taking Ontario to court. Do they have a shot? | TVO Today  You can also see the podcast on the TVO Today YouTube channel and every Friday night at 8 and 11 pm ET as the first half of The AgendaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 26-year-old Chatham man is facing drunk driving and dangerous driving charges after he allegedly hit two vehicles in Chatham over the weekend and almost hit a few more, a soon-to-open respite cabin for farmers and first responders in southwestern Ontario is looking for votes in a province-wide contest, and Catholic high school students from across the region will take part in a mock trial today at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.

In 2017, Kathleen Wynne's government piloted a three-year basic income project in the Hamilton area, Thunder Bay, and Lindsay. Shortly after Doug Ford's Conservative win in 2018, it was announced that the pilot would be cancelled, after only a year. In early March of this year, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice certified a class- action claim against the provincial government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since the murder of a Muslim family by a self-described white nationalist in London, Ont. in 2021, debate has raged over whether this crime was an act of terrorism under Canadian law. Last week's Ontario Superior Court ruling has settled the matter: Nathaniel Veltman's targeted attacks on the Afzaal family is a ‘textbook' example of terrorism.Globe reporter Colin Freeze has been covering the case and joins The Decibel to explain the precedent-setting decision, why defining terrorism matters in Canada, and what this means in protecting the victims of terrorist crimes.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

This week on Hull on Estates, Nick Esterbauer and Doug Higgins review the decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in McGoey (Re), 2019 ONSC 80. Through this unique case and its interesting evidentiary issue, Nick and Doug discuss the concept of a “sham” trust, and the principles applied by Ontario courts in evaluating a purported settlor's intention to settle a valid trust. McGoey (Re), 2019 ONSC 80 (CanLII)

Today's podcast: Alberta premier Danielle Smith on AB office opening in Ottawa, visit to D.C., transgender policy, Charlie Angus private members bill concerning oil/gas industry. Guest: Danielle Smith. Premier. Alberta   Safer supply of drugs program. How effective? Perspectives on open availability of drugs like heroin and opioids to those addicted. A success? A dangerous failure? Guest: Dr. Brian Conway, Medical Director and infectious diseases specialist at the Vancouver Infectious Diseases Centre. Then: There are chronic pain patients (more than a million Canadians) often suffering debilitating pain and sometimes driven to suicide because continuing successful opioid pain medication regimens through a physician increasingly difficult. Guest: Barry Ulmer. Executive director: Chronic Pain Association of Canada.   Ontario Superior Court this past week heard a challenge begun in 2017 against the Safe Streets Act prohibiting panhandling (aggressive) toward a "captive audience" at ATM's or public transit. - Panhandlers at intersections have also been targeted. Could result in up to six months imprisonment. Guest: Harini Sivalingam. Director of the Equality Program at the Canadian Civil Liberties Association.   1: The ArriveCan app. Willful and easy abuse of millions of taxpayer dollars? Auditor general's report tomorrow. 2: Charlie Angus private members bill 372. 3: New developments concerning Canada's interim ethics commissioner. Guest: Duff Conacher. Co-founder, Democracy Watch. --------------------------------------------- Host/Content Producer – Roy Green Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom Craig If you enjoyed the podcast, tell a friend! For more of the Roy Green Show, subscribe to the podcast! https://globalnews.ca/roygreen/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ontario Superior Court this past week heard a challenge begun in 2017 against the Safe Streets Act prohibiting panhandling (aggressive) toward a "captive audience" at ATM's or public transit. - Panhandlers at intersections have also been targeted. Could result in up to six months imprisonment. Guest: Harini Sivalingam. Director of the Equality Program at the Canadian Civil Liberties Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two weeks ago the Federal Court determined the Trudeau government's invoking of the Emergencies Act violated Canadians' protections under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. - Then questions were asked about the so-called COUTTS 4 who have remained held in pre-trial custody and without bail since February 13/14, 2022, after being arrested and charged at the Coutts, Alberta - U.S. border crossing, as truckers and farmers blocked the border while protesting federal Covid-19 mandates.  The four men face charges of conspiracy to commit murder (police officers), possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose and mischief over $5,000.  Lawyers have questioned whether the men's constitutional rights to engage in a fulsome defence of the charges against them have been violated. They had been scheduled to stand trial last June.  This week, an Ontario Superior Court overturned and earlier court acquittal on a mischief charge against Allen Remley, a Freedom Convoy protester in Ottawa. Mr. Remley had been accused by police of operating a "mobile gas station," a children's wagon filled with jerry cans. He had also parked his truck illegally. There is a publication ban in place on goings-on in court concerning the Coutts 4. Second guest this half hour will address this issue. First guest: Betty Carbert, mother of one of the Coutts 4, Chris Carbert. A mother's experience as her son remains imprisoned for almost 2 years without bail.  Second Guest: Doug King, criminal law professor at Mount Royal University in Calgary. We talk about being just days away from two years of pre-trial custody without bail for the Coutts 4, the constitutional right to a timely trial, absence of bail and what may lie ahead for these four men. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alek Minassian — FULL police interrogation of Canadian Terrorist Attacker CREEPY! Alek Minassian was arrested as the driver in the deadly 2018 Toronto van attack, a careful and skillful Toronto police detective interrogated him for close to four hours. Minassian couldn't keep much to himself. This is the full interrogation video, as released to me by order of Justice Anne Molloy of Ontario Superior Court in response to a request National Post made, joined by other news organizations. For the sake of viewing ease, lengthy scenes when no one is in the interview room and no one is speaking have been deleted. The deletions are marked by a “static” screen effect.

Roslyn Tsao is the Managing Partner at Epstein Cole LLP, a boutique family law firm where she manages operations, recruitment, and student programs. As a family law attorney, she specializes in parenting arrangements, property division, and support issues and represents high-net-worth individuals with complex assets or compensation structures. Roslyn has appeared on motions, conferences, and trials in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and argued appeals at the Ontario Court of Appeal. She is also frequently retained as a mediator and arbitrator in private disputes. Roslyn is an Associate Editor of the Reports of Family Law and has taught family law courses at Osgoode Hall Law School and will teach at the University of Toronto Law School in 2024. She is the 2022 recipient of the Award of Excellence in Family Law and has a Band 1 ranking in the Chambers & Partners Global High Net Worth Guide in Family/Matrimonial.  With prior experience in employment, wills and estates, criminal, real estate, and taxation law, Roslyn has achieved favorable outcomes for clients by focusing on practical, results-oriented legal advice and ongoing dialogue. Her expertise in the courtroom and role as Managing Partner enables her to manage attorneys effectively to drive law firm efficiency and performance. In this episode… Our legal education certainly didn't cover how to best manage and lead people, meaning that most lawyers who assume leadership roles are learning on the job and figuring it out as they go (or to put it another way, “flying by the seat of their pants”).  When you are one doing the managing and leading, what are some of the ways in which you can facilitate productivity and efficiency at your firm while at the same time fostering a desirable organizational culture? With over three decades of experience in the legal field, family law attorney Roslyn Tsao has become a coveted leader at her firm. She notes that attorneys today prioritize satisfaction in their careers and personal lives, so managing partners should facilitate a delicate balance to encourage professional development. Identifying your staff's needs, strengths, and weaknesses allows you to cultivate empathy, deliver value, and boost performance and your firm's bottom line. Additionally, Roslyn emphasizes educating lawyers on supplemental roles at the firm to reduce workload. Join Elise Holtzman for this episode of The Lawyer's Edge Podcast as she interviews Roslyn Tsao, the Managing Partner at Epstein Cole LLP, about her experience managing lawyers to increase firm productivity and efficiency. Roslyn shares the ideal attributes of lawyers in a boutique law firm, how to terminate attorneys tactfully, and how professional talent management roles have evolved. Spoiler alert: Empathy drives more productivity and efficiency!

A recent ruling by the Ontario Superior Court marks an important acknowledgment in the ongoing battle against systemic Islamophobia. In September, Justice Markus Koehnen recognized that the Muslim Association of Canada faced differential and biased treatment faced during a Canada Revenue Agency audit. However the judge stopped short of intervening in the federal examination. We speak with Nabil Sultan, Communications and Community Engagement Director at the Muslim Association of Canada.

On Episode 5 of Not Reserving Judgment, we discuss the criminal case against Freedom Convoy participants Tamara Lich and Chris Barber, explain why Wasaga Beach's new "car rally" bylaw goes too far, and talk about Denmark's worrying response to Quran burnings, which are protected speech.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Denmark plans jail term for burning Quran in public (BBC)Burning the Quran is offensive. Banning it rewards violent threats. (Washington Post)Boucher v. the King (Supreme Court of Canada)Trial for convoy leaders Lich and Barber starts with police witness (CBC)Town Granted an Injunction by Ontario Superior Court of Justice to Address Planned Illegal Car Rally (Wasaga Beach)City of Edmonton faces legal action for homeless encampment evictions (Calgary Herald)The Regional Municipality of Waterloo v. Persons Unknown (CanLII)Tanudjaja v. Canada (CanLII)Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

Renowned psychologist Jordan Peterson will appeal the Ontario Superior Court's ruling that he must undergo mandatory social media training in order to keep his licence with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. Plus, major Ontario universities are offering racially segregated orientation activities for black freshmen students as part of their “diversity, equity and inclusion” (DEI) agendas. And some Ukrainians are deciding to ditch Canada due to the high cost of living and other factors. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Elie Cantin-Nantel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alek Minassian — FULL police interrogation of Canadian Terrorist Attacker CREEPY!Alek Minassian was arrested as the driver in the deadly 2018 Toronto van attack, a careful and skillful Toronto police detective interrogated him for close to four hours. Minassian couldn't keep much to himself. This is the full interrogation video, as released to me by order of Justice Anne Molloy of Ontario Superior Court in response to a request National Post made, joined by other news organizations. True Crime Podcast 2023 Police Interrogations, 911 Calls and True Police Stories Podcast

Alek Minassian — FULL police interrogation of Canadian Terrorist Attacker CREEPY!Alek Minassian was arrested as the driver in the deadly 2018 Toronto van attack, a careful and skillful Toronto police detective interrogated him for close to four hours. Minassian couldn't keep much to himself. This is the full interrogation video, as released to me by order of Justice Anne Molloy of Ontario Superior Court in response to a request National Post made, joined by other news organizations. True Crime Podcast 2023 Police Interrogations, 911 Calls and True Police Stories Podcast

This week on Hull on Estates, Stuart Clark and Aaron Chan discuss the recent decision in Dors et al. v. The Public Guardian and Trustee, 2023 ONSC 1503, where the Ontario Superior Court of Justice addressed the application of the cy-pres doctrine in circumstances in which a charity ceased operations after the execution of a will. Follow us on social media:

Alek Minassian — FULL police interrogation of Canadian Terrorist Attacker CREEPY!Alek Minassian was arrested as the driver in the deadly 2018 Toronto van attack, a careful and skillful Toronto police detective interrogated him for close to four hours. Minassian couldn't keep much to himself. This is the full interrogation video, as released to me by order of Justice Anne Molloy of Ontario Superior Court in response to a request National Post made, joined by other news organizations. For the sake of viewing ease, lengthy scenes when no one is in the interview room and no one is speaking have been deleted. The deletions are marked by a “static” screen effect.True Crime Podcast 2023 Police Interrogations, 911 Calls and True Police Stories Podcast

Alek Minassian — FULL police interrogation of Canadian Terrorist Attacker CREEPY!Alek Minassian was arrested as the driver in the deadly 2018 Toronto van attack, a careful and skillful Toronto police detective interrogated him for close to four hours. Minassian couldn't keep much to himself. This is the full interrogation video, as released to me by order of Justice Anne Molloy of Ontario Superior Court in response to a request National Post made, joined by other news organizations. For the sake of viewing ease, lengthy scenes when no one is in the interview room and no one is speaking have been deleted. The deletions are marked by a “static” screen effect.True Crime Podcast 2023 Police Interrogations, 911 Calls and True Police Stories Podcast

Alek Minassian — FULL police interrogation of Canadian Terrorist Attacker CREEPY!Alek Minassian was arrested as the driver in the deadly 2018 Toronto van attack, a careful and skillful Toronto police detective interrogated him for close to four hours. Minassian couldn't keep much to himself. This is the full interrogation video, as released to me by order of Justice Anne Molloy of Ontario Superior Court in response to a request National Post made, joined by other news organizations. For the sake of viewing ease, lengthy scenes when no one is in the interview room and no one is speaking have been deleted. The deletions are marked by a “static” screen effect.True Crime Podcast 2023 Police Interrogations, 911 Calls and True Police Stories Podcast

The popular Israeli chain of Aroma Espresso coffee bars is tied up in a three-and-a-half year legal fight with the Toronto business partners who originally brought the brand to Canada in 2007. Aroma's foray here had been considered an international success story for the Israeli brand: at its peak, founder Earl Gorman and manager Anat Davidzon grew the branch to 45 franchise locations in and around Toronto. That was the most anywhere outside of Israel, where Aroma has about 160. There were plans to open many more here, but by 2017 Aroma's Canadian venture was in serious financial trouble. Two years later, Israel terminated the contract, and took over the operations, amidst a whole lot of bad feelings on both sides. And multimillion dollar losses. Now, the whole dispute over who owes what, and to whom, is before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. And all of this story might have remained unknown, including an arbitrator's ruling that the contract was ended “illegally” resulting in Aroma Israel owing the Canadians more than $10 million in damages, plus legal costs and interest. But now the Israelis have gone to court to set aside the results, so it's a matter of public record. On today's The CJN Daily, we hear from some of the players about what went wrong. What we talked about:. Read the arbitrator's ruling on Aroma's dispute. Read the Aroma Israel motion to set the award aside See Aroma Canada's website Credits   The CJN Daily is written and hosted by Ellin Bessner (@ebessner on Twitter). Zachary Kauffman is the producer. Michael Fraiman is the executive producer. Our theme music is by Dov Beck-Levine. Our title sponsor is Metropia. We're a member of The CJN Podcast Network. To subscribe to this podcast, please watch this video. Donate to The CJN and receive a charitable tax receipt by clicking here.

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice's new ruling denied the Regional Municipality of Waterloo's request to remove a homeless encampment on the basis it would violate residents' Charter rights. Steve Paikin talks to social justice lawyer and co-director of the Community Justice Collective Sima Atri about what implications this ruling might have across the province.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alek Minassian — FULL Police Interrogation of Canadian Terrorist Attacker CREEPY!Alek Minassian — FULL Police Interrogation of Canadian Terrorist Attacker CREEPY! Alek Minassian was arrested as the driver in the deadly 2018 Toronto van attack, a careful and skillful Toronto police detective interrogated him for close to four hours. Minassian couldn't keep much to himself. This is the full interrogation video, as released to me by order of Justice Anne Molloy of Ontario Superior Court in response to a request National Post made, joined by other news organizations. For the sake of viewing ease, lengthy scenes when no one is in the interview room and no one is speaking have been deleted. The deletions are marked by a “static” screen effect.True Crime Podcast 2022 Police Interrogations, 911 Calls and True Police Stories Podcast

Alek Minassian — FULL Police Interrogation of Canadian Terrorist Attacker CREEPY!Alek Minassian — FULL Police Interrogation of Canadian Terrorist Attacker CREEPY! Alek Minassian was arrested as the driver in the deadly 2018 Toronto van attack, a careful and skillful Toronto police detective interrogated him for close to four hours. Minassian couldn't keep much to himself. This is the full interrogation video, as released to me by order of Justice Anne Molloy of Ontario Superior Court in response to a request National Post made, joined by other news organizations. For the sake of viewing ease, lengthy scenes when no one is in the interview room and no one is speaking have been deleted. The deletions are marked by a “static” screen effect.True Crime Podcast 2022 Police Interrogations, 911 Calls and True Police Stories Podcast

Alek Minassian — FULL Police Interrogation of Canadian Terrorist Attacker CREEPY!Alek Minassian — FULL Police Interrogation of Canadian Terrorist Attacker CREEPY! Alek Minassian was arrested as the driver in the deadly 2018 Toronto van attack, a careful and skillful Toronto police detective interrogated him for close to four hours. Minassian couldn't keep much to himself. This is the full interrogation video, as released to me by order of Justice Anne Molloy of Ontario Superior Court in response to a request National Post made, joined by other news organizations. For the sake of viewing ease, lengthy scenes when no one is in the interview room and no one is speaking have been deleted. The deletions are marked by a “static” screen effect.True Crime Podcast 2022 Police Interrogations, 911 Calls and True Police Stories Podcast

Alek Minassian — FULL Police Interrogation of Canadian Terrorist Attacker CREEPY!Alek Minassian was arrested as the driver in the deadly 2018 Toronto van attack, a careful and skillful Toronto police detective interrogated him for close to four hours. Minassian couldn't keep much to himself. This is the full interrogation video, as released to me by order of Justice Anne Molloy of Ontario Superior Court in response to a request National Post made, joined by other news organizations. For the sake of viewing ease, lengthy scenes when no one is in the interview room and no one is speaking have been deleted. The deletions are marked by a “static” screen effect.True Crime Podcast 2022 Police Interrogations, 911 Calls and True Police Stories Podcast

Alek Minassian — FULL Police Interrogation of Canadian Terrorist Attacker CREEPY!Alek Minassian was arrested as the driver in the deadly 2018 Toronto van attack, a careful and skillful Toronto police detective interrogated him for close to four hours. Minassian couldn't keep much to himself. This is the full interrogation video, as released to me by order of Justice Anne Molloy of Ontario Superior Court in response to a request National Post made, joined by other news organizations. For the sake of viewing ease, lengthy scenes when no one is in the interview room and no one is speaking have been deleted. The deletions are marked by a “static” screen effect.True Crime Podcast 2022 Police Interrogations, 911 Calls and True Police Stories PodcastTrue Crime Podcast 2022 - Police Interrogations, 911 Calls and True Police Stories Podcast

Between 2010 and 2017, a total of eight men disappeared from the neighbourhood of Church and Wellesley, the gay village of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The investigation into the disappearances, taken up by two successive police task forces, eventually led to Bruce McArthur, a 66-year-old self-employed Toronto landscaper, whom they arrested on January 18, 2018. On January 29, 2019, McArthur pleaded guilty to eight counts of first-degree murder in Ontario Superior Court and was subsequently sentenced to life imprisonment with no eligibility for parole for twenty-five years. McArthur is the most prolific known serial killer to have been active in Toronto, and the oldest known serial killer in Canada. #crimehub #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #truecrimestories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We finally did it. We have a lawyer who talks about Strike action of Nurses. Some good news, some not so great news. But as we have always said...LAWS CAN CHANGE. Listen. Learn. Reflect. There is still hope! John has been litigation counsel for innumerable clients for over a decade. John has experience before private arbitrators, the Ontario Courts, the British Columbia Courts, the Federal Courts, federal and provincial agencies, and the Supreme Court of Canada. John has worked for law firms and clients big and small and has helped clients ranging from individuals to international corporations and prides himself on giving timely and efficient service to clients of all stripes. John Reiterorski is a Canadian lawyer practicing in Toronto. Since his call to the Bars of New York State in 2012 and Ontario in 2013, John has brought his discipline, drive, and determination to being litigation counsel for innumerable clients. John has experience before private arbitrators, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Divisional Court, and Court of Appeal, the British Columbia Supreme Court, and the Canadian International Trade Tribunal, Canada Border Services Agency, Federal Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of Canada. John has worked for law firms and clients big and small and has helped clients ranging from individuals to international corporations.

Are firearms laws rooted in power struggles between the laureate elite and the working class?  Does immigration shape firearm policy?    Professor Emeritus Gary Mauser  uses his background as a researcher, expertise in political marketing, passion for history and deep knowledge of firearms and firearms laws around the world to objectively look at the differences in Canadian and American gun culture.   Gary has been published in the  Harvard Journal of Law & Public Policy, Journal of Criminal Justice, Canadian Journal of Criminology, Government and Policy and many more.    He has been an expert witness on firearms and criminal justice issues in the Senate of Canada, the Canadian Parliament, the New Zealand Parliament, the Supreme Court of Canada, and the Ontario Superior Court.    He is accredited as an expert in small arms control with the United Nations International Small Arms Control Standards and previously sat on the Canadian Firearms Advisory Committee under Canada's previous federal government.        https://justiceforgunowners.ca   https://m.facebook.com/gunownerjustice/   https://www.fraserinstitute.org/profile/gary-mauser   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Mauser   _____     Silvercore Club - https://bit.ly/2RiREb4     Online Training - https://bit.ly/3nJKx7U    Other Training & Services - https://bit.ly/3vw6kSU    Merchandise - https://bit.ly/3ecyvk9    Blog Page - https://bit.ly/3nEHs8W     Host Instagram - @Bader.Trav - https://www.instagram.com/bader.trav   Silvercore Instagram - @Silvercoreinc - https://www.instagram.com/silvercoreinc     ____    

From January 29 - February 20, 2022, the eyes of the world were upon Ottawa, Canada as hundreds of truck drivers and thousands of their supporters engaged in the self-styled “Freedom Convoy” protest against COVID-19 restrictions and vaccine mandates.In this episode of Crown and Crozier, we examine the Freedom Convoy through the lens of key tenets of the Catholic Church's teaching – especially St. Thomas Aquinas' formula for what constitutes just law and the principles that underlie when civil disobedience is permissible.In particular, we pose the following questions:According to the Catholic Church, what constitutes authentic human freedom?Was the Freedom Convoy justified in protesting against COVID restrictions which may not have fulfilled the criteria for just laws?  Could a Catholic participate in the Freedom Convoy in good conscience?Our guest is Dr. Mary Catherine Sommers, Professor Emerita of Philosophy and past director of the Center for Thomistic Studies at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas.Documents/Websites referenced St. Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologica, 1st part of the 2nd part: Q90Catechism of the Catholic Church, Paragraph 2242 (refusing obedience to civil authorities)Pope Leo XIII, Sapientiae Christianae - Encyclical on Christians as Citizens (1890)Mark R. MacGuigan, “Civil Disobedience and Natural Law”, The Catholic Lawyer (1965) [quotation of St. Alphonsus Liguori - “when it is doubtful, the law is presumed to be just”]Ontario Superior Court of Justice decision granting injunction on use of air horns and train horns by Freedom Convoy participants (February 7, 2022)Quinton Amundson, “Ottawa basilica cancels Masses due to Freedom Convoy protest”, The Catholic Register (February 9, 2022)Rachel Parent, “‘We're not lawyers': Ottawa protest organizer says MOU not meant to endorse toppling the Canadian government”, Saltwire (February 10, 2022)“‘Blurred lines' - Ottawa archdiocese says there's no easy take on trucker protests”, The Pillar (February 11, 2022)www.crownandcrozier.comtwitter.com/crownandcrozierfacebook.com/crownandcrozierhttps://www.instagram.com/crownandcrozier/Please note that this podcast has been edited for length and clarity.Support the show

The trucker protest has been making headlines around the world. Canadian truckers blocked the nation's busiest border crossing between the U.S. and Canada in protest of the mandatory vaccine policy imposed on the Canadian truckers returning from the USA. With the disruption of the crucial trade links between the two countries, how can the US government prepare itself for future risks? In today's episode of the Pod Bless America Podcast, Jim and Dan talk about the trucker's protest against the vaccine mandate. They'll discuss how the Canadian government views and responds to the protest, and what impact the so-called Freedom Convoy has had on the supply chain. Enjoy! In This Episode01:05 - Why truckers are striking 02:37 - People's response to the Toronto Star poll 05:08 - What the counselor of Ottawa City has to say about the protest 11:00 - Why the government won't give in to the protesters 16:19 - What the chief of police has to say about the protest 20:43 - Justin Trudeau's response to the protest 28:31 - The Ontario Superior Court's ruling on the noise barrage 33:29 - What the Inter-Pacific Specialized Transport & Crane Services has decided about the government's request for towing the trucks 40:49 - Taking down the trucker's communication system Favorite Quotes18:02 - "It's a peaceful protest. There's no violence. These truckers are just showing up. They're laying on their horns. They're blocking the roads, which over here block the streets, and manage disorderly conduct. That's all it is, certainly not insurrection. And they (government) are moving to cut off their money, their fuel, their food, any supplies coming into them, and that makes me feel like they're not gonna come in with the intent to negotiate." - Jim Larkin and Dan Wilkinson Jr. 44:45 - "When people are fed up, they're fed up. When they see something that works, they're gonna go down that road and take it. " - Dan Wilkinson Jr. 45:35 - "What I hope happens is America sees what's happening in Canada and gets ahead of it. I don't care if they want to do a victory dance on COVID. I want Joe Biden to be like, we did it! Mission accomplished." - Dan Wilkinson Jr. Engage with Pod Bless America PodcastEmail: jim@pbapodcast.comFacebook Listen to more episodes of the Pod Bless America PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Podcasts