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Alberta gender-affirming care ban injunction lifted

A judge has lifted the injunction blocking Alberta's ban on gender-affirming care for minors, citing the province's use of the notwithstanding clause. The ruling allows the controversial law to take effect.

Bill 14 Amendments Draw Fire for Benefiting UCP

Alberta's UCP government faces criticism over Bill 14, the Justice Statutes Amendment Act, 2025. Critics argue it reduces transparency, centralizes power, and serves party interests over public good. Read the details.

Teen charged in NYC subway arson case

An 18-year-old high school student faces arson charges for allegedly setting a fire that injured a passenger on the New York City subway. Get the latest details on the incident and charges.

Sentencing delayed for Calgary teen's killer

The second brother convicted in the 2023 manslaughter of Danillo Canales Glenn in Copperfield will be sentenced in June. Get the latest on this Calgary court case.

Alberta judge calls referendum bill undemocratic

An Edmonton judge has declared proposed Alberta legislation on citizen-led referendum drives as undemocratic. The ruling highlights tensions over democratic processes in the province.

Judge calls Alberta referendum bill undemocratic

An Alberta judge has ruled that Premier Danielle Smith's new referendum bill is undemocratic, criticizing the government for changing rules mid-process. Read the full legal analysis.

Supreme Court restores woman's attempted murder conviction

The Supreme Court of Canada has reinstated a woman's conviction for the attempted murder of her mother. The ruling, delivered on December 5, 2025, overturns a previous appeal court decision. Read the full details of this significant legal reversal.

Alberta UCP Bill Paves Way for Separatist Referendum

A new UCP omnibus bill removes legal barriers for an Alberta independence referendum and permits recall campaigns against 15 MLAs, including Premier Danielle Smith. Discover the political shift.

10,000 Cases Tossed Yearly Over Trial Delays in Canada

A staggering 10,000 criminal cases, including murder and sexual assault, are stayed annually in Canada due to court delays. As governments argue before the Supreme Court, victims' rights hang in the balance.

Mangione Fights Evidence in CEO Murder Trial

Lawyers for Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare's CEO, are fighting to exclude key evidence. The legal battle unfolds as the high-profile case proceeds.

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