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Delay in Civil Matters: Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t!

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 examines a case about delay in civil proceedings and the consequences of failing to advance a lawsuit. In a dispute between two companies, a claim was filed in court but no steps were taken to move the case forward for nine years. As a result, the court dismissed the action for delay. The plaintiff applied to have the dismissal set aside, arguing that the result was unjust, but that request was denied. The decision was upheld on appeal, and the Supreme Court of Canada declined to hear the case.

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Kyla Lee on CBC’s On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko: Soapbox Social: Eby and Open AI, Daylight Saving time and more from City Hall

B.C. Premier David Eby says OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has agreed to apologize to the people of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., after it emerged the AI giant didn’t report a mass shooter’s account to authorities. Also, B.C. is permanently adopting daylight time, making its “spring forward” on March 8 the last time change.

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Kyla Lee on CBC’s On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko: Soapbox Social: Eby and Open AI, Daylight Saving time and more from City HallRead More »

Kyla Lee on CBC’s On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko: Soapbox Social: Eby and Open AI, Daylight Saving time and more from City Hall Read More »

This is VANCOLOUR: Kyla’s Court – Should we ‘legalize’ some banned weapons for self-defence?

As public safety concerns grow, some women are choosing to carry prohibited items like bear spray for personal protection. This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks criminal defence lawyer Kyla Lee how quickly self-protection can turn into criminal liability. What does Canadian law actually allow when it comes to self-defence, and what could happen if you’re caught?

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This is VANCOLOUR: Kyla’s Court – Should we ‘legalize’ some banned weapons for self-defence? Read More »

Impaired Driving Update – BC Edition: Volume 14

Welcome to British Columbia’s only weekly DUI law update newsletter. This newsletter contains the most cutting-edge information, the newest case law, and helpful practice tips for DUI defence in BC.

Authored by Kyla Lee, BC’s Impaired Driving Update is released weekly on Thursdays.

What’s inside:

  • Impaired Driving Defence Tip
  • IRP Decision of the Week
  • DUI Decision of the Week
  • Kyla’s Insight
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Impaired Driving Update – BC Edition: Volume 14 Read More »

Kyla Lee on CBC’s On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko: Soapbox Social: Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim made false drug claim about COPE councillor

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim apologized to Coun. Sean Orr for falsely claiming, without evidence, that Orr distributed illegal drugs on Christmas Day, but refused to answer detailed questions about the allegation. Orr has strongly denied the claim, calling it defamatory, while other councillors criticized Sim’s remarks as harmful and irresponsible…

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Kyla Lee on CBC’s On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko: Soapbox Social: Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim made false drug claim about COPE councillor Read More »

Prior Testimony: Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t!

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 examines a case about the admission of prior testimony and out of court statements when a witness is unavailable at trial. At a preliminary inquiry, parties have the opportunity to cross-examine witnesses, and a transcript of that evidence is created. In certain circumstances, that prior testimony can later be admitted at trial under the principled exception to the hearsay rule, on the basis that it is both necessary and sufficiently reliable. In this case, the preliminary inquiry transcript was admitted, but a separate police interview given by the same unavailable witness was excluded. The Supreme Court of Canada declined to hear the appeal.

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Kyla Lee on CBC’s On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko: Soapbox Social: Latest B.C. budget and Vancouver politics

The B.C. government’s 2026 budget announced a series of tax increases, capital project delays, and a reduction of 15,000 public sector jobs over three years.

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Kyla Lee on CBC’s On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko: Soapbox Social: Latest B.C. budget and Vancouver politicsRead More »

Kyla Lee on CBC’s On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko: Soapbox Social: Latest B.C. budget and Vancouver politics Read More »

Impaired Driving Update – BC Edition: Volume 12

Welcome to British Columbia’s only weekly DUI law update newsletter. This newsletter contains the most cutting-edge information, the newest case law, and helpful practice tips for DUI defence in BC.

Authored by Kyla Lee, BC’s Impaired Driving Update is released weekly on Thursdays.

What’s inside:

  • IRP Defence Tip of the Week
  • IRP Decision of the Week
  • DUI Decision of the Week
  • Kyla’s Insight
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Impaired Driving Update – BC Edition: Volume 12 Read More »

Silence Is Not a Neutral Option: WiCCD at the Supreme Court of Canada in Korduner (SCC 41737)

On February 17, 2026, I had the privilege of appearing before the Supreme Court of Canada as part of Women in Canadian Criminal Defence’s first intervention at the Court, in Megan Rae Korduner v His Majesty the King (SCC 41737).

WiCCD is an organization that has grown rapidly over the last four years, and it was a significant moment to bring the organization’s perspective to the Supreme Court, particularly in a case that raises fundamental questions about compelled speech, self-incrimination, and the right to silence under section 7 of the Charter.

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Supreme Court of Canada Rules on Pandemic Travel Restrictions 

During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Newfoundland and Labrador implemented a series of travel restrictions that effectively closed provincial borders to non-residents, except under very limited circumstances. This action led to a constitutional challenge by Kimberley Taylor. She was initially denied entry to the province to attend her mother’s burial. She was joined in the challenge by the Canadian Civil Liberties Association. 

The Supreme Court of Canada has finally made a decision this past week, in a case called Taylor v. Newfoundland and Labrador. This case provides an important look at the limits of government power during a crisis. Although the travel rules have long since been repealed, the court’s majority decision serves as an important guideline for future government decisions of how our mobility rights function under the Charter.

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