Igor Makarov, a billionaire former Russian oligarch, has failed to convince a Canadian court to lift sanctions freezing $145 million in assets. The court cited his deep ties to Russia's gas sector and dealings with Vladimir Putin.
A Canadian appeal court has dismissed billionaire Igor Makarov's bid to lift sanctions, freezing $145M in assets linked to Russia's energy sector and Putin ties. Read the full ruling.
The Quebec government will ask the Supreme Court of Canada to overturn a ruling that invalidated a law delaying the elimination of a Gaspé Peninsula riding. Read the latest on this constitutional battle.
Winnipeg investor Louis Bacon prevails in defamation lawsuit against former fashion executive Peter Nygard. Get the full details on the court ruling and its implications.
A 19-year-old male from Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation faces four murder charges. His initial court appearance in Regina has been adjourned. Get the latest details on this developing case.
A Conservative candidate in Surrey, B.C., has withdrawn his legal challenge of the October 2024 federal election result. The move ends a protracted dispute over the riding's outcome.
A B.C. Supreme Court judge has ordered an alleged U.S. fraudster to account for millions sent to a disbarred Vancouver lawyer. Get the latest on this cross-border financial mystery.
The U.S. Supreme Court refused to allow the Trump administration to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago for immigration enforcement. This marks a rare legal setback for the administration.
Alberta's drug treatment court program, a rigorous alternative to incarceration, marks 20 years in Edmonton and has expanded to six other cities. Clients say the intensive recovery path is harder than choosing jail.
An Ontario court judge has ruled that seizing Chris Barber's 'Big Red' truck would be a disproportionate punishment. Read the full details of the decision.
A 14-year-old appeared in provincial court in Regina for a swatting incident in the city's southwest. The hoax emergency call led to a significant tactical police deployment. Learn the details and legal implications.
The Alberta Court of Appeal has ruled a lawyer need not swear allegiance to the monarch, citing religious freedom. The decision redefines the legal oath's meaning in Canada.
An Alberta Court of Appeal ruling declares the lawyer's oath of allegiance to the sovereign a Charter violation. Explore the case, its implications for citizenship, and the call for an appeal.
A Kitchener man is sentenced to three months in jail for violating a court order just hours after his release from prison. Read the full details of the case and sentencing.
A Saskatchewan man accused of a 2007 child sexual assault has been given a two-year conditional sentence by the Court of King's Bench in Regina. Read the full details of the case and sentencing.
Canada's Supreme Court will begin hearings on Quebec's controversial secularism law, Bill 21, on March 23, 2026. The landmark case will examine the law's constitutionality and its impact on religious freedoms.
A Federal Court judge ruled a CTA order for Air Canada to pay over $2,000 for a delayed bag lacked 'common sense,' overturning the decision. Learn the details of the case.
The fourth day of Luigi Mangione's pretrial hearing is postponed after he falls ill. His lawyers are battling to exclude key evidence, including details of the alleged murder weapon. Learn the latest.
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Texas can proceed with a controversial congressional map backed by former President Trump for the upcoming midterm elections. Get the latest details on this pivotal decision.
A Vancouver judge has found a convicted murderer in contempt of court for refusing to answer questions, citing the 'inmate code.' The ruling highlights tensions between court orders and prison culture.
Canada's top court will review a challenge to prolonged jail lockdowns, a case with major implications for prisoner rights and correctional facility operations nationwide.
Luigi Mangione's evidence hearing proceeds in Manhattan, coinciding with the anniversary of the UnitedHealthcare CEO's death. Get the latest court updates.
The Moose Jaw Provincial Court has finished a $460,000 renovation project. The upgrades aim to improve functionality and access for the Saskatchewan justice system.
Federal judges are taking the government to court after a proposed $28,000 salary increase was rejected. The lawsuit claims the government's reasons lack a factual foundation. Read the details.
A Moose Jaw RCMP officer faces charges related to an on-duty incident. The case will return to Moose Jaw Provincial Court in 2026. Get the latest details.
A Nova Scotia teen has pleaded guilty to weapons charges linked to alleged school threats. The court has ordered the youth to stay away from Citadel High School. Learn the details of the case and the court's ruling.
A B.C. Supreme Court judge has approved a class-action lawsuit alleging Canadian Pacific and Canadian National railway operations sparked the devastating 2021 Lytton wildfire. Learn the details of the ruling and its implications.
Prosecution begins opening arguments in the Kenneth Skelly murder trial, cautioning jurors they will hear falsehoods. Get the latest courtroom details.
Apple Inc. faces a wave of class action lawsuits in the EU after the bloc's top court ruled Dutch users can sue collectively in the Netherlands, regardless of location. The decision challenges Apple's jurisdictional defenses.
Costco and dozens of other major companies are suing the Trump administration to secure refunds if the Supreme Court strikes down controversial global tariffs. Read the latest on this high-stakes trade battle.