Welcome to “Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t!”
In this episode, Kyla Lee from Acumen Law Corporation dives into the case of Jordan Peterson, a controversial figure who was disciplined by the College of Psychologists of Ontario for making scientifically inaccurate and offensive statements. Peterson’s appeal was rejected by the courts, and his application for leave to the Supreme Court of Canada was denied.
Mo Amir and Kyla Lee join Gloria Macarenko to discuss the biggest political stories of the week including Surrey moving to request its own charter and Premier David Eby’s shocking announcement about the consumer carbon tax.
On this episode Kyla and Paul look at disturbing data about Alco-Sensor results between the new and old models. They also point out the problems with the Ohio Stop.
Crown prosecutors will re-try the man accused of killing a gangster and an innocent teenager in Vancouver in 2018.
It comes after the double murder trial of Kane Carter came to a surprise end with a deadlocked jury Tuesday, with the judge making the rare move to declare a mistrial.
Welcome to this week’s Weird and Wacky Wednesday, where we explore some of the most baffling ways people try to outwit the system. These stories go from high tech to low places. It just goes to show just how far some will go to break the rules.
In this episode, Kyla Lee from Acumen Law Corporation explores a civil forfeiture case involving Mr. Liu, which raised critical issues about judicial efficiency, Charter rights, and the use of taxpayer resources in the justice system.
Key Points Discussed:
Civil Forfeiture and Charter Rights: Mr. Liu challenged the evidence in his civil forfeiture proceedings, arguing that it was obtained in violation of his Charter rights. He sought to have his Charter application heard before being subjected to examination, arguing that this would save time and resources if the evidence were excluded.
Judicial Efficiency: The case raised significant concerns about the efficient use of judicial resources, as continuing with lengthy civil proceedings before addressing Charter breaches could result in wasted time and taxpayer money.
Court’s Discretion: The BC Supreme Court and Court of Appeal denied Mr. Liu’s application to bifurcate the proceedings, stating that it was a matter of judicial discretion. The Supreme Court of Canada ultimately denied leave to appeal, leaving unresolved issues about how best to manage judicial resources in complex cases.
Why This Case Matters:
This case touches on the intersection of civil forfeiture law, Charter rights, and the efficient functioning of the justice system. Kyla Lee discusses how bifurcating proceedings and addressing Charter applications first could prevent unnecessary delays and conserve court resources. Despite these concerns, the Supreme Court of Canada chose not to weigh in, missing an opportunity to clarify how judicial resources should be managed in cases like this.
It is a basic rule of the road — come to a complete stop at a stop sign — but the latest research once again suggests cyclists should ignore it.
Studies and experience have shown the bicycle rolling stop (BSR) is actually safer and more efficient for everyone if bike riders treat stop signs like yield signs.
On this long distance episode Kyla and Paul talk all about Ontario. They look at 2 Ontario Court of Appeal decisions and how they overturned favourable decisions.
This week, we’re diving into a whole new realm of bad food decisions. Hold onto your appetites—because this week’s lineup is more likely to make you lose your lunch than enjoy it!
