Yves Faguy
@yvesfaguy.bsky.social
Advocacy, Canadian Bar Association
Montreal
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Montreal
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For the morning crowd, my latest for @cba-nationalmag.bsky.social: The rule of law is non-negotiable in Canada #SCC #cdnlaw #cdnpoli
The rule of law a non-negotiable in Canada
Chief Justice Richard Wagner offers message of confidence in the courts at annual press conference
nationalmagazine.ca
June 11, 2025 at 2:53 PM
For the morning crowd, my latest for @cba-nationalmag.bsky.social: The rule of law is non-negotiable in Canada #SCC #cdnlaw #cdnpoli
Also a good discussion about bail reform and mandatory minimum sentences by Matthew Gourlay, from Henein Hutchison Robitaille LLP, and Daniel Lerner from Lerner Law:
🎧 In this special election edition of Modern Law: Verdicts and Voices, we take a closer look at the federal parties' criminal justice platforms, former attorneys general Anne McLellan and Peter MacKay talk about major legal issues... 1/2
April 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Also a good discussion about bail reform and mandatory minimum sentences by Matthew Gourlay, from Henein Hutchison Robitaille LLP, and Daniel Lerner from Lerner Law:
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Canada is just days away from electing a new government, and with that could come an unprecedented use of the notwithstanding clause at the federal level.
Learn more in CBA National and a special election-themed episode of Modern Law: Verdicts and Voices: https://bit.ly/3GqM5Rr
Learn more in CBA National and a special election-themed episode of Modern Law: Verdicts and Voices: https://bit.ly/3GqM5Rr
‘A solution looking for a problem’
Lawyers weigh in on criminal justice campaign promises, including the Conservatives’ plans for the notwithstanding clause
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April 25, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Canada is just days away from electing a new government, and with that could come an unprecedented use of the notwithstanding clause at the federal level.
Learn more in CBA National and a special election-themed episode of Modern Law: Verdicts and Voices: https://bit.ly/3GqM5Rr
Learn more in CBA National and a special election-themed episode of Modern Law: Verdicts and Voices: https://bit.ly/3GqM5Rr
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“We don’t have a perfect landscape, and we don’t have anything that fits the current situation perfectly, but we have some small pieces that we could tweak or try to use to make an impact," says @evegaumond.bsky.social. That story from @journodale.bsky.social. www.nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...
How prepared is Canada for foreign election interference?
While the focus in recent years has been on Russia, China and India, there are fresh concerns about efforts from south of the border
www.nationalmagazine.ca
April 11, 2025 at 6:58 PM
“We don’t have a perfect landscape, and we don’t have anything that fits the current situation perfectly, but we have some small pieces that we could tweak or try to use to make an impact," says @evegaumond.bsky.social. That story from @journodale.bsky.social. www.nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...
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ICYMI, my @cba-nationalmag.bsky.social story: Supreme Court clarifies "air of reality" test in high-profile homicide case #SCC #cdnlaw #cdnpoli
Supreme Court clarifies ‘air of reality’ test in high-profile homicide case
New trials ordered in a matter that’s garnered international attention as the focus of a Netflix true crime documentary
https://nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articles/law/hot-topics-in-law/2025/supreme-court-clarifies-‘air-of-reality-test-in-high-profile-homicide-case
April 12, 2025 at 5:19 PM
ICYMI, my @cba-nationalmag.bsky.social story: Supreme Court clarifies "air of reality" test in high-profile homicide case #SCC #cdnlaw #cdnpoli
Also a good discussion on why it would be a good time for a new federal government to commit to meaningful reform of the Income Tax Act in the interest of attracting new investment into Canada
Are you, like me, fretting about the the erosion of the rule of law? Want a small dose of hope with your freak out? Take a listen to my conversation with international law experts @gibvanert.bsky.social and Miriam Cohen! #canlaw #ruleoflaw
Modern Law - Droit Moderne
Education Podcast · Updated Monthly · Modern Law: Verdicts and Voices is a monthly podcast hosted by Alison Crawford in which we unpack key legal stories and celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Sup...
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April 1, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Also a good discussion on why it would be a good time for a new federal government to commit to meaningful reform of the Income Tax Act in the interest of attracting new investment into Canada
“The users of the justice system seem to have much less of a problem with transparency when it comes to the use of AI than the lawyers who are supposed to be serving them.”
Does artificial intelligence deserve a seat in Canada's courtrooms?
Courts and law societies across Canada have issued directives on the use of AI by lawyers and court staff. But the rules and guidelines are inconsistent and some doubt whether they are being universal...
toronto.citynews.ca
March 31, 2025 at 1:52 PM
“The users of the justice system seem to have much less of a problem with transparency when it comes to the use of AI than the lawyers who are supposed to be serving them.”
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For the evening crowd, my latest for @cba-nationalmag.bsky.social, where I profile new justice minister Gary Anandasangaree #cdnpoli #cdnpoli
New minister of justice’s dedication to his community ‘unmatched’
Given Gary Anandasangaree’s experience on the Crown-Indigenous file, legal colleagues hope for progress in reducing the over-representation of Indigenous people in the criminal justice system
https://www.nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articles/people/profiles/2025-369caeee0017d2d3b2ed4c00020a25f2/new-minister-of-justice-s-leadership-and-dedication-to-his-community-‘unmatched
March 25, 2025 at 12:23 AM
For the evening crowd, my latest for @cba-nationalmag.bsky.social, where I profile new justice minister Gary Anandasangaree #cdnpoli #cdnpoli
The Court Challenges Program’s “annual budget is a worthwhile investment for anyone who believes in accountability, democracy, and human rights.”
A guardrail of democracy
For anyone who believes in accountability, democracy, and human rights, what’s happening south of the border drives home why Canada’s Court Challenges Program is a worthwhile investment
nationalmagazine.ca
March 23, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The Court Challenges Program’s “annual budget is a worthwhile investment for anyone who believes in accountability, democracy, and human rights.”
Once “the election is called, Canada could fine X—or even Musk himself—$2000 every time someone pays to share political content on the platform. And if Musk tries to fund any political activity or give a mic to right-wing politicians, the provisions against undue influence are ready to be enforced.”
Forget about Musk’s citizenship, enforce the Canada Elections Act
Protecting Canadian democracy is precisely what the legislation is for and one of its great features is that it forbids undue influence from foreigners
nationalmagazine.ca
March 23, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Once “the election is called, Canada could fine X—or even Musk himself—$2000 every time someone pays to share political content on the platform. And if Musk tries to fund any political activity or give a mic to right-wing politicians, the provisions against undue influence are ready to be enforced.”
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“Clearly, either people are not using AI when drafting their legal submissions, or they're not aware, or they're intentionally disregarding our practice direction," says FC Chief Justice Paul Crampton on the latest episode of Modern Law: Verdicts and Voices. nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...
‘If you're going to be using AI, we want to know’
Chief justice says only ‘three or four’ out of almost 28,000 filings at Federal Court in 2024 disclosed use of AI
nationalmagazine.ca
March 11, 2025 at 4:35 PM
“Clearly, either people are not using AI when drafting their legal submissions, or they're not aware, or they're intentionally disregarding our practice direction," says FC Chief Justice Paul Crampton on the latest episode of Modern Law: Verdicts and Voices. nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...
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ICYMI, my latest for @cba-nationalmag.bsky.social: Federal Court dismisses prorogation challenge but opens the door to future attempts #cdnlaw #cdnpoli
Federal Court dismisses prorogation challenge but opens the door to future attempts
The matter was found to be justiciable despite the Crown arguing and presenting evidence that it wasn’t
nationalmagazine.ca
March 12, 2025 at 2:23 PM
ICYMI, my latest for @cba-nationalmag.bsky.social: Federal Court dismisses prorogation challenge but opens the door to future attempts #cdnlaw #cdnpoli
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For the evening crowd, my latest for @cba-nationalmag.bsky.social on the rise of Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code over the past year to solve labour disputes after years of never being touched, and what this could signal moving forward. #cdnlaw #cdnpoli
The rise of Section 107
The recent unprecedented use of the Labour Code provision to end disputes has prompted legal challenges and concerns about the power it grants the federal labour minister
nationalmagazine.ca
March 12, 2025 at 11:02 PM
For the evening crowd, my latest for @cba-nationalmag.bsky.social on the rise of Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code over the past year to solve labour disputes after years of never being touched, and what this could signal moving forward. #cdnlaw #cdnpoli
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As the voice of the legal profession in Canada, the Canadian Bar Association stands in firm support of the rule of law, judicial independence and the right to counsel—principles that are fundamental to any democracy.
March 7, 2025 at 6:38 PM
As the voice of the legal profession in Canada, the Canadian Bar Association stands in firm support of the rule of law, judicial independence and the right to counsel—principles that are fundamental to any democracy.
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The CBA affirms its commitment alongside the @americanbar.org and our colleagues in the U.S. legal community who are working to uphold these foundational principles in the face of unprecedented challenges.
Read CBA President Lynne Vicars full statement: bit.ly/4kvRLcs
Read CBA President Lynne Vicars full statement: bit.ly/4kvRLcs
Statement from CBA President Lynne Vicars on threats to the rule of law, courts and the legal profession | Canadian Bar Association
As the voice of the legal profession in Canada, the Canadian Bar Association stands in firm support of the rule of law, judicial independence and the right to counsel—principles that are fundamental t...
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March 7, 2025 at 6:40 PM
The CBA affirms its commitment alongside the @americanbar.org and our colleagues in the U.S. legal community who are working to uphold these foundational principles in the face of unprecedented challenges.
Read CBA President Lynne Vicars full statement: bit.ly/4kvRLcs
Read CBA President Lynne Vicars full statement: bit.ly/4kvRLcs
Why the petition to revoke Musk's Canadian citizenship is going nowhere
Why Canada can't strip Elon Musk of Canadian citizenship | CBC News
More than 263,000 Canadians have signed a petition to strip billionaire Elon Musk of Canadian citizenship. But to do that, the Canadian government would have to change the law.
www.cbc.ca
February 26, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Why the petition to revoke Musk's Canadian citizenship is going nowhere
Justice Minister Virani has announced he will not be seeking re-election in 2025
February 10, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Justice Minister Virani has announced he will not be seeking re-election in 2025
Off to great start with a wonderful new host!
I’m delighted to be back on the air as host of the CBA’sModern Law podcast! First episode looks at #notwithstanding clause, I chat with Chief Justice Richard Wagner, and Ryan Manucha explains how a 1921 #SCC decision constrains #interprovincialtrade. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/m...
Verdicts and Voices: The notwithstanding clause, Gold Seal v. Alberta and a conversation with Chief Justice Richard Wagner
Podcast Episode · Modern Law - Droit Moderne · 2025-01-30 · 50m
podcasts.apple.com
January 31, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Off to great start with a wonderful new host!
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Canada's Supreme Court will hear a challenge to Quebec's Bill 21, the court said today. Will wrestle with the notwithstanding clause, which allows a Charter rights override.
January 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Canada's Supreme Court will hear a challenge to Quebec's Bill 21, the court said today. Will wrestle with the notwithstanding clause, which allows a Charter rights override.
“The top court typically spends about four months deciding whether it will hear or decline a matter. It has taken almost nine months on Bill 21.”
Supreme Court of Canada set to decide whether to hear a challenge to Quebec’s use of the notwithstanding clause
Six groups want the Supreme Court to hear challenges to Bill 21 on a variety of legal grounds, including minority language educational rights and gender equality rights
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 22, 2025 at 11:58 AM
“The top court typically spends about four months deciding whether it will hear or decline a matter. It has taken almost nine months on Bill 21.”
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For the late/west coast crowd, my latest for @cba-nationalmag.bsky.social: Supreme cases: a look back and look ahead—Judgements, leaves and notables of 2024, and what's to come in 2025 #SCC #cdnlaw #cdnpoli
Supreme cases: a look back and look ahead
Judgements, leaves and notables of 2024, and what's to come in 2025
nationalmagazine.ca
January 21, 2025 at 4:20 AM
For the late/west coast crowd, my latest for @cba-nationalmag.bsky.social: Supreme cases: a look back and look ahead—Judgements, leaves and notables of 2024, and what's to come in 2025 #SCC #cdnlaw #cdnpoli
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Massive change at Meta, as Zuckerberg announces they’re ditching fact checkers in the US and replacing them with community notes. Meta is probably the single largest funder of fact checking in the world right now. But that appears to be coming to an end. www.facebook.com/share/v/18Rc...?
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January 7, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Massive change at Meta, as Zuckerberg announces they’re ditching fact checkers in the US and replacing them with community notes. Meta is probably the single largest funder of fact checking in the world right now. But that appears to be coming to an end. www.facebook.com/share/v/18Rc...?
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Amid all of this week's chaos, Ottawa has released the final version of its Clean Electricity Regulations. www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
Ottawa releases final version of clean electricity rules
The final regulations have been softened from the government’s original proposal, but the added flexibility does not go as far industry and provinces wanted
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 17, 2024 at 6:44 PM
Amid all of this week's chaos, Ottawa has released the final version of its Clean Electricity Regulations. www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
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Dominic LeBlanc will be sworn in as Minister of Finance at 4pm ET, @radiocanadainfo.bsky.social reports (via @davidwcochrane.bsky.social)
December 16, 2024 at 8:14 PM
Dominic LeBlanc will be sworn in as Minister of Finance at 4pm ET, @radiocanadainfo.bsky.social reports (via @davidwcochrane.bsky.social)
Federal Court CJ Paul Crampton says the court is considering cutting hearings because of chronic and worsening underfunding
Federal Court chief says hearings may be cancelled, amid soaring asylum cases, from funding shortfall
Despite a record caseload, the court is considering cutting hearings because of chronic and worsening underfunding by the federal government.
nationalpost.com
December 5, 2024 at 2:02 PM
Federal Court CJ Paul Crampton says the court is considering cutting hearings because of chronic and worsening underfunding