Hate crime prosecutions affecting Toronto’s South Asian community have increased sharply in recent years. Allegations tied to bias or prejudice can carry serious consequences, including harsher penalties, strict bail conditions, and lasting reputational harm. If you are accused of a hate-motivated offence, understanding how these cases...
A CPSO investigation into sexual misconduct can place your entire professional future at risk. Your licence, reputation, and ability to practise medicine in Ontario may all be on the line. Even before any findings are made, investigations can result in restrictions on your practice, public...
In Toronto and the GTA and across the country, criminal courts are under intense pressure. Hearings are postponed, trial dates stretch far into the future, and people accused of crimes are left waiting, sometimes for years. Under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, everyone has...
Ontario’s Court of Justice made several important updates in 2025 that affect how cases move through the courts, how bail is decided, and how sentences are determined. These changes come from a combination of federal Criminal Code amendments and updated Ontario Court of Justice practice...
Medical marijuana has been legal in Canada since 2018, but that doesn’t mean patients are exempt from impaired driving laws. In fact, many people with medical authorization face unexpected charges when their use of cannabis intersects with Ontario’s strict DUI rules. A conviction can mean...
