What is Judicial Review?
August 26, 2020 By Brian Babcock Judicial review is a process by which courts supervise decisions of administrative bodies, to make sure that the decisions are fair, reasonable, and consistent with the law. If a person (or corporation) is dissatisfied by an administrative decision, they may have a right of appeal, or may apply for judicial […]
Explaining The Inquest Into The Deaths Of Seven First Nations Students In Thunder Bay
January 5, 2016 On October 5, 2015, the long-awaited Inquest into the deaths of seven First Nation students, who died while attending high school in Thunder Bay, Ontario, between 2000 and 2011, commenced pursuant to the Coroners Act. Weilers represented the Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth (now part of the Ontario Ombudsman) throughout the six […]
What Is An Apology Worth?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]July 16, 2014 By Brian Babcock Injured or aggrieved people are often looking for more than money as compensation for being wronged, and this is especially true where the damage is to a person’s reputation or personal dignity. This fall, I am teaching Remedies at Lakehead University Faculty of Law, and one of the topics I will […]
Countdown To CASL
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]June 23, 2014 By Brad Smith On July 1, 2014 the new Canadian Anti-Spam Law or “CASL” legislation comes into force. The purpose of the Act is “to promote the efficiency and adaptability of the Canadian economy by regulating commercial conduct that discourages the use of electronic means to carry out commercial activities.” While this law […]