Trump’s most recent comments might offend you, but they likely still couldn’t be prosecuted under Canadian law … but some of his older ones might Source: If Donald Trump were campaigning in Canada, could he be charged for hate speech? | National Post
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HIV AND THE LAW – I suspect most of us didn’t know this.
“People can be prosecuted even if they used a condom, had a low viral load, had no intention to harm, and did not transmit HIV. If they don’t (use a condom and have a low viral load), they are supposed to tell their partners beforehand that they have HIV. Some women have toiled to create …
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THERE ARE NO WINNERS IN LITIGATION – Lincoln on the Practice of Law
“Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. Point out to them how the nominal winner is often a real loser: in fees, and expenses, and waste of time. As peacemaker the lawyer has a superior opportunity of being a good man. There will still be business enough.” Abraham LincolnNotes on the Practice …
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CANADIAN FIREARM LAW IN A NUTSHELL
“Presently, Canadian law classifies firearms into three categories: prohibited, restricted, and non-restricted. Prohibited firearms include military-grade assault weapons such as the AR-15 rifles used by the San Bernardino shooters, and sawed-off rifles or shotguns. Handguns are generally classified as restricted weapons, while rifles and shotguns are usually non-restricted. Anyone wishing to buy a gun in …
WHAT IS TERRORISM?
In Canada, a terrorist act is defined (in simplistic terms) in the Criminal Code as an act or omission, in or outside of Canada that is committed in whole or in part for a political, religious or ideological purpose, objective or cause and with the intention of intimidating the public or a segment of the …
DISTRACTED DRIVE-THRU?
DISTRACTED DRIVE-THRU? – At first blush it seems heavy handed however what you learn in a law practice is that there is almost always more to the story. An Alberta man made headlines after being handed a $287 ticket for using his phone while behind the wheel in a Tim Hortons drive-thru. But there’s more …
WHAT IS HATRED?
The Criminal Code of Canada does not define hatred but the Supreme Court of Canada has described it as: “connoting emotions of an intense and extreme nature that is clearly associated with vilification and detestation. Only the most intense forms of dislike fall within the ambit of this offence. In determining whether the communication expressed …
PROHIBITED ACTS UNDER BILL C-51 – are very broad and vague.
“activity that undermines the security of Canada” means any activity, including any of the following activities, if it undermines the sovereignty, security or territorial integrity of Canada or the lives or the security of the people of Canada: (a) interference with the capability of the Government of Canada in relation to intelligence, defence, border operations, …
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THE TERROR OF CANADA’S HATE SPEECH LAWS
“Be forewarned: if you express certain political views, you may be committing a crime. Endorsing this power will, one day, very likely result in (your) own views being criminalized when (your) political enemies (rather than allies) are empowered.” Ann Coulter is threatened with criminal prosecution in advance of a speech Source: The creepy tyranny of …
WATERING PIGS AS A CRIMINAL OFFENCE – Where is the common sense?
WATERING PIGS AS A CRIMINAL OFFENCE – Where is the common sense? Surely this is not what we have a criminal justice system for. A woman who fed dehydrated pigs in a truck on their way to a Canadian slaughterhouse now faces the threat of up to 10 years in jail. Anita Kranjc, 48, has been …
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