Class Action Lawsuit | Government Accountability | Society Introduction: Breakthrough for Victims In a judicial breakthrough for victims of Cold War–era abuses, Quebec’s Superior Court has authorized a class-action lawsuit on behalf of individuals subjected to CIA-linked brainwashing experiments at Montreal’s Allan Memorial Institute. The ruling signals a major step forward in
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Tuning Into Copyright: SOCAN Sues Festival d’été de Québec Over Unpaid Licensing Fees
Constitutional Compliance and Educational Equity: B.C. Grants Land Transfer Powers to French School Board Following Supreme Court Ruling
Constitutional Law / Education Law / Minority Language Rights In a significant move to align provincial legislation with constitutional obligations, the British Columbia (B.C.) government has enacted a law empowering the French-language school board, Conseil scolaire francophone de la Colombie-Britannique (CSF) to access land through a unique legislative mechanism akin to
Legal Industry Analysis: Magic Palace Casino’s $220 Million Lawsuit Against Kahnawà:ke Council
In a significant legal development within Canada's gaming sector, the owners of Magic Palace Casino have initiated a $220 million lawsuit against the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà (MCK) and the Kahnawà Gaming Commission. This action follows the casino's abrupt closure in April 2024, which was attributed to allegations of money
Alberta’s Facial Recognition Ruling: Constitutional Boundaries and Societal Implications
In December 2021, Alberta's Information and Privacy Commissioner issued a binding order compelling U.S.-based Clearview AI to cease offering its facial recognition services in the province. This decision was part of a broader joint investigation by Canadian privacy commissioners, including those from Alberta, British Columbia, Quebec, and the federal government,