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.
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The CBA National: On or about the date in questionRead More »
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As a lawyer, I often tell clients that your home is your castle. It is a foundational principle of our legal system that the state cannot cross your threshold without a warrant. However, the Supreme Court of Canada’s recent decision in R. v. Singer reveals that this principle is not absolute, neither when it comes to members of the public nor the police.
This case explores the delicate balance between your Charter rights and the ever-expanding reach of police investigative powers.
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Your Castle Under Siege: Understanding the Supreme Court’s Decision in R. v. Singer Read More »
A new episode of Driving Law is now available.
This week, Kyla discusses appearing before the Supreme Court of Canada on behalf of Women in Canadian Criminal Defence in a case about compelled accident statements and the right to silence. The episode also examines privacy law, AI facial recognition, and the risks of expanding surveillance technology.
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Episode 441: Supreme Court Right to Silence Case & AI Privacy Concerns Read More »
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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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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Supreme Court of Canada Rules on Pandemic Travel Restrictions Read More »
In a crowded legal media landscape, genuinely useful content is hard to find. Content that is clear, engaging, and relevant to both lawyers and the public is even rarer. Kyla Lee’s videocast, Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t, continues to stand out — and has earned another Clawbies Award in 2025.
…Kyla Lee Wins the Clawbies Again: Best YouTube Series in 2025Read More »
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