Supreme Court of Canada case law
Judgments from the Supreme Court of Canada with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions. The original content is public and official; the summaries and analysis are produced by VadeLab's technology.
Supreme Court Upholds Mandatory Sentence for Sexual Services from Minors
Supreme Court Rules on Disclosure of Expunged Police Misconduct Records
The Supreme Court of Canada decided that even if a police officer's misconduct record has been expunged, it must still be disclosed in criminal cases. This ensures that defendants can have a fair trial and defend themselves fully.
SCC Allows Civil Claim Against CEO for Improper Use of Public Powers
Supreme Court Rules on Language Rights in Appointments
Supreme Court Upholds Sexual Assault Conviction
The Supreme Court of Canada upheld a sexual assault conviction, emphasizing that a conviction must be based on a thorough examination of all evidence, not just a preference for the complainant's testimony.
Supreme Court Rules on Delays in Joint Trials Under Charter of Rights
Supreme Court Allows Appeal on Unreasonable Delay Due to Complexity
Supreme Court Orders New Trial Due to Improper Hearsay Use
The Supreme Court of Canada recently decided that a trial judge made a mistake by using an out-of-court statement to prove the truth of its contents. This error led to the court ordering a new trial.
Supreme Court dismisses appeal, upholds lower court ruling
Supreme Court Rejects Appeal, Allows New Evidence
Supreme Court Acknowledges New Tort of Coercive Control in Family Relationships
The Supreme Court of Canada has recognized a new legal wrong called 'coercive control' in family relationships. This ruling addresses sustained abuse and control, acknowledging that existing laws do not fully cover these issues.
Supreme Court Applies Cause of Action Estoppel to Prevent Relitigation
Supreme Court strikes down Quebec's electoral boundary law
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled that a law interrupting the process of redrawing electoral boundaries in Quebec is unconstitutional. The Court found that the law violated the right to vote under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Supreme Court Upholds National Security Act Provision
Supreme Court Upholds Sexual Assault Conviction Despite Alibi Defense
Supreme Court Upholds Forfeiture Jurisdiction Post-Unreasonable Delay
Supreme Court Rejects Appeal Challenging Rejection of New Evidence
Supreme Court Rules on Annulment of Declaratory Judgment of Death
The Supreme Court of Canada dismissed an appeal about overturning a judgment that declared someone dead. They ruled that despite some procedural issues, the evidence showed the person was still alive, so the original declaration was annulled.
Supreme Court Rules Police Violated Privacy Rights During Driveway Search
The Supreme Court of Canada decided that police violated a person's privacy rights by opening a truck door without permission or a warrant during an investigation of suspected impaired driving. The court ruled that the police actions went beyond the limits of an implied licence, which allows officers to approach a property for communication purposes.
Supreme Court Rules Against Regulation Excluding Immigrants From Childcare Subsidies
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled that a regulation excluding certain immigrants from eligibility for childcare subsidies discriminates based on sex and immigration status, violating the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms' equality rights.