Monthly Archives: November 2020

https://www.lawtimesnews.com/practice-areas/criminal/ontario-review-board-cannot-order-accused-to-attend-zoom-hearing-court/335646 ORB needs to establish a process for those who do not consent to video-conference, says lawyer BY Aidan Macnab 26 Nov 2020 Share AddThis Sharing Buttons Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to LinkedInShare to Email The Superior Court’s rejection … Continue reading →

I finally got my chance to speak my piece about this pressing need for more support and the right supports from our Law Society for those in serious mental health crises right now, during COVID, and always. Grateful to Aidan … Continue reading →

November 20, 2020 And it’s a WIN!! The SCC Judgment in G. v Ontario is just out upholding our Court of Appeal that NCR accused absolutely discharged MUST have an opportunity to seek exemption from the application of Christopher’s Law … Continue reading →

My mother’s birthday was February 20. She wasn’t with us on the anniversary of her birth this year, just before the world (as we knew it) ended in the middle of March. She was gone three years by then. I … Continue reading →

This is my first time being quoted in the New York Times – quite an honour. Not criminally responsible findings are uncommon in Canada; the vast majority relate to episodes of psychotic spectrum disorder or mood disorders. Experts in mental … Continue reading →

One of my favourite sessions providing general info about the Law in Canada in relation to police powers, civil commitment and treatment capacity issues. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1366402/5773936-mental-health-law https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mental-health-law/id1532724888?i=1000493905881