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The interpretation of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms also makes use of the living tree doctrine. Chief Justice Antonio Lamer stated in Re B.C. Motor Vehicle Act, "If the newly planted 'living tree' which is the Charter is to have the possibility of growth and adjustment over time, care must be taken to ensure that historical materials, such as the Minutes of Proceedings and ...
The homelessness and 'Chevron deference' Supreme Court decisions change law for the worse. They never would have happened if Hillary Clinton had won in 2016. Opinion: The Supreme Court's purely ...
Supreme Court of Canada: 1988 R. v. Hydro-Québec: Water: dumping polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) into the St. Maurice River: Supreme Court of Canada: 1997 R. v. Jim: Wildlife: hunting by Aboriginals on Indian reserves: British Columbia Supreme Court: 1915 R. v. Van der Peet: Fisheries: Aboriginal fishing rights extending to selling: Supreme ...
The Supreme Court will allow thecriminalization of homelessness after a majority ruled to allow laws that allow police to ticket, fine or arrest those who sleep in public areas.. On Friday, the ...
Nevsun further appealed to the Supreme Court of Canada. The Supreme Court granted Nevsun leave to appeal on June 14, 2018 [50] and heard oral argument on January 23, 2019. [51] Nevsun appealed only on the act of state doctrine and customary international law issues, and not the forum non conveniens point. [52] The court divided on both issues.
The Supreme Court ruled Friday in favor of an Oregon city that ticketed homeless people for sleeping outside, rejecting arguments that such “anti-camping” ordinances violate the Constitution ...
On the facts of the case, the Court found that the Haida Nation's claims of title and an Aboriginal right were strong, and that the government's actions could have a serious impact on the claimed right and title. Accordingly, the Crown had a duty to consult the Haida Nation, and likely had a duty to accommodate their interests.
The Supreme Court wrestled with major questions about the growing issue of homelessness on Monday as it considered whether cities can punish people for sleeping outside when shelter space is lacking.