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SCC Today: 1 Leave Granted & 12 Dismissed
The Supreme Court of Canada grants 1 and dismisses 12 leaves to appeal.
Appellate Practice: Seeking Leave Nunc Pro Tunc
Is the right of access to personal health information only subject to the exceptions provided by s. 38 of HIPA, or includes other statutory exceptions?
SCC Today: 1 appeal
The Supreme Court of Canada releases a decision in SS&C Technologies Canada Corp. v. Bank of New York Mellon Corp.
SCC Today: 12 Leaves Dismissed
The Supreme Court of Canada dismisses 12 leaves to appeal.
SCC Today: 1 Appeal
The Supreme Court of Canada releases a decision in Democracy Watch v. Canada (Attorney General).
Municipal Law: Public Interest Standing to Challenge Rezoning Decision
Does this case raise a serious justiciable issue?
SCC Today: 2 Leaves Granted & 3 Dismissed
The Supreme Court of Canada grants 2 and dismisses 3 leaves to appeal.
Jury Trials: Remedying Counsel Misconduct
“Misconduct” within the meaning of R. 12‑6(12) is not limited to deliberate wrongdoing
SCC Today: 1 Appeal
The Supreme Court of Canada releases a decision in Pharmascience Inc. v. Janssen Inc.
2 Leaves Dismissed
The Supreme Court of Canada dismisses 2 leaves to appeal.
Labour Law: Injunctions to Stop Picketing
In this case, was the picketing by CUPW an act “in connection with” its labour dispute with Canada Post?
This Week at the SCC: End of Season Recap
🏁 The Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Quebec (Attorney General) v. Denis, 2026 SCC 25 marks the end of season 14. It ran from January to July and had us make predictions for 17 appeals—five more than last season.
🔎 Let’s take a closer look at the appeals we predicted:
Summary Judgment: “Issue of First Impression”
Was the Motion Judge’s decision in this case interlocutory or final?
This Week at the SCC: Mandatory Minimums for Offences Involving Minors
⌛ On Friday, July 10, 2026, the Supreme Court of Canada will release its decision in Attorney General of Quebec v. Mario Denis. At issue is whether the six-month mandatory minimum sentence for communicating to obtain sexual services for consideration from a person under 18 violates s. 12 of the Charter.
H.D v. British Columbia (Ministry of Children and Family Development), 2025 BCCA 457 (42219)
Damages — future care needs
SCC Today: 1 Leave Granted & 11 Dismissed
The Supreme Court of Canada grants 1 and dismisses 11 leaves to appeal.