The Supreme Court of Canada has explained why prosecutors don’t need to prove the exact timing of a criminal offence beyond a reasonable doubt. In a concise 14-paragraph decision, the Court dismissed an appeal in a sexual assault case where the accused had presented an alibi.
On this week’s episode, Paul talks to Vancouver lawyer Kyla Lee about his murder map tracking every homicide in the area over the last 20 years and various elements of our criminal justice system deals with this most serious of crimes.
AI-generated deepfakes are exploding — using real people’s faces, voices, and likeness without consent. But is it actually illegal in Canada? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks legal expert Kyla Lee what rights Canadians really have when it comes to their image. From deepfake pornography to viral impersonations, why hasn’t “Mr. Deepfakes” been charged? What can you do if it happens to you? In the age of artificial intelligence, do you actually own your face?
Bill C-9’s proposed removal of the ‘good faith defence’ in religious speech ‘doesn’t mean that there’s going to be a chilling effect on religion or religious speech,’ says criminal defence lawyer Kyla Lee.
Progressive Parties in Vancouver reach an agreement to avoid vote splitting. The B-C government presses pause on DRIPA amendments. Our Soapbox Social panel will weigh in on this, and more.
Excellence in law is rare. Consistency is rarer. Kyla Lee delivers both. Acumen Law Corporation’s Kyla Lee has earned the 2026 ThreeBestRated® Award, recognizing her outstanding leadership and impact in DUI defense across British Columbia.
Renowned for her landmark success in IRP appeals before the Supreme Court of Canada, Kyla has reshaped how impaired driving cases are challenged. Her work goes beyond legal victories. She exposes flawed police procedures, protects driver rights, and helps clients move forward with clarity and confidence.
After losing another of his MPs to the Liberals, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he personally supports recall petitions — a way for constituents to remove a representative if they garner enough local support. Also, Poilievre is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government to defend private property rights in the face of what he claims is a threat posed by a landmark B.C. Supreme Court decision establishing Aboriginal title on private property.
“Immediately upon arrest or detention, as soon as the traffic stop happens, you have the right to be told the reason for your detention… Police are entitled to stop you at any point to check your sobriety, your licence, your insurance, and your fitness to drive. You do not have the right to call a lawyer until after you are formally arrested… So if the police want to do a roadside breathalyzer test, you’re legally obligated to comply and you don’t have the right to call a lawyer before doing so….”
Self-driving cars are already operating around the world — and even in parts of Canada — so why not in British Columbia? This is VANCOLOUR Mo Amir speaks with lawyer Kyla Lee (Acumen Law) about what’s stopping autonomous vehicles from being legal in B.C., what changes the government would need to make, and what could happen if drivers try to use self-driving features today.