Drug prohibition
Provinces are rolling out rules that complicate legalization
Rules such as keeping cannabis in a locked room or container raise the possibility that more people will run afoul of laws once pot is legalized.
NDP leader says he would decriminalize all drugs
The new NDP leader, Jagmeet Singh, says drug addiction should be treated as a social issue, not a criminal justice issue.
Laws and law reform
Religious protections will remain in Criminal Code
The government is in the process of modernizing the Criminal Code, removing obsolete laws, such as laws against witchcraft. However, some religious protections will likely remain.
Read more at the Hamilton Spectator
Canada plans to expunge records for same-sex sexual activity
The government is working on legislation to expunge records related to consensual sexual relations between same-sex partners, which is no longer illegal in Canada. The legislation is expected in December.
Read more at the National Post
How do recent court challenges affect pardon applications?
Changes to the pardon rules in 2012 were recently ruled unconstitutional by two provincial courts. Learn what this means for Canadians who want to apply.
What are hybrid offences in Canada?
In Canada, there are three types of charges – summary, indictable and hybrid. A hybrid offence can be tried as either summary or indictable. Learn how this affects a Record Suspension application.
Border issues
Border security software outages cause delays at Canada border
Truck drivers are affected by frequent outages of security software at the Canadian border, which requires them to report their load before arriving.
Unique library crosses the US Canada border
A tiny library sits on the border between Quebec and Vermont. The library was built on the border to encourage friendship between the two countries.
How do digital device searches at the border affect lawyers and their clients?
Lawyers might have confidential information about their clients on their laptops or other digital devices when they cross the border. This is becoming an increasing concern.
Read more at the Canadian Lawyer
Jobs
What are the best and worst jobs in wage growth?
Looking for a position that will deliver a stable income for the future? The mining, oil and gas sector and construction industry are still performing well. Learn about the best and worst jobs for wage growth.