Today at 2:30 Senator Kim Pate will speak about her legislative reform Bills, (MMPs and judicial discretion Bill S-207) and, (relief from spent criminal records Bill S-208) as part of #JohnHowardWeek: Please join us: zoom.us/j/96743278985#…

Here's my piece on a David vs Goliath battle in Mile End, with indie bookstore S.W. Welch (aka David) up against Shiller-Lavy (aka Goliath). Looks like the big guy is winning. montrealgazette.com/business/local…

Have a listen to the first episode of our wish list series, where The Honourable Louise Arbour tells Kim Pate what she would like to see the government do in 2021. #cndpoli appointedpod.simplecast.fm/071e03ca

Sad thread but I'm pleasantly surprised by the number of thoughtful and inspired replies (worth a read). Also, this is totally the norm in Canada where prisoners do not even have limited access to the Internet for any purpose.👎

The accuracy! Where my fellow introverts at? 🙋🏿‍♀️🏋🏿‍♀️😂 #Triggered

The St-Urbain compost collectors ur gf told you not to worry about 👀👯‍♂️

#QueensLaw expert Robert Yalden explores how provincial and federal governments can adopt simplified corporate regimes to help small businesses by streamlining the path to incorporation and removing administrative burdens to promote competitiveness. Read more: law.queensu.ca/news/Reinvigor…

It is so very nice to be in a city that values and invests in a high quality public realm, and one that encourages people to be out in the streets and parks. Sit, sleep, play; stay a while.

A report by Ont's Office of the Chief Coroner found prison deaths have risen "dramatically" from 19 deaths in 2014, to 46 in 2021: 24% were deemed suicides: 91% were people on remand, meaning they're awaiting trial. Bill C-48 ignores bail system failings cbc.ca/news/canada/to…

Could not be happier to join the exceptional team at Daniel Brown!

Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Today is not a 'holiday' in that it isn't for celebrating. I'm not the boss of you but today I plan on re-reading R. v. Mercier 2023 ONCA 98, R. v. Brown 2020 ONCA 657, & R. v. C.K. 2021 ONCA 826. All recent discussions of Gladue principles

Myself and our newest associate Robert Nanni argued an appeal at the Court of Appeal for Ontario today. Robert's first! Privileged to work with a number of former ONCA clerks at Daniel Brown Law LLP!

We’re thrilled to welcome @maximejbedard to the firm as an associate. danielbrownlaw.ca/legal-commenta…

Here’s my take on the Zameer case. Despite reaching the correct result, this case is a black eye for the criminal justice system.

R. v. A.B. - released today. This case was Robert Nanni first appeal at the ONCA and the Court allowed the appeal after a long reserve! Good review of recklessness, wilful blindness, and appropriate jury instructions for mens rea for a sexual assault trial coadecisions.ontariocourts.ca/coa/coa/en/ite…

Congrats Robert Nanni and Mark C. Halfyard. The first of many big wins in store for an amazingly talented lawyer.