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.

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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.

Read more at the Toronto Star

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.

Read more at AllCleared

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.

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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.

Read more at the CBC News

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.

Read more at the BBC Travel

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.

Read more at Global News