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VANCOUVER — A BC city’s bylaw that rezones property as rental-only has withstood another court challenge, affirming legislation brought in by the province to protect renters. It’s a legal victory that Ontario housing advocates have once again turned their eyes to developments on the West Coast. The City of New Westminster, a Vancouver suburb of about 70,000 people, won a provincial court decision appeals Monday, preserving a zoning bylaw preventing owners from living in their properties in areas designated for rental use only. The aim is to protect rental units by not letting individual owners move in or demolish them to build condos.…
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Indigenous leaders in BC call on the government to change cannabis laws
Descrease article font size Increase article font sizeIndigenous leaders in BC are urging government officials to change the legal framework involving the cannabis industry within its communities.The call comes on April 20, a day where thousands of British Columbians participate in a day of celebration and protest surrounding all things cannabis. The First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) in BC is calling on the province and federal government to change cannabis legalities to align with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and to support First Nations’ full participation in the cannabis economy .Read more: 4/20 set to return to Vancouver with a pair of unsanctioned eventsLeaders said Indigenous businesses are unfairly subjected to excessive taxation and onerous regulations.…
BC ‘freeman’ says Canadian law doesn’t apply to him, but the judge rejects his ‘stupid’ arguments
Breadcrumb Trail LinksNews CanadaCameron Hardy, who represented himself in court, was charged with ‘contempt in the face of the court’ for refusing to recognize its legitimacyAuthor of the article:The Canadian Press Darryl GreerPublished April 21, 2023 • Last updated 4 days ago • 3 minute readThe courthouse in Prince Rupert, BC “The courts of British Columbia are legitimate, or they are not. There is no middle ground,” the judge ruled. Photo by Google StreetViewArticle content PRINCE RUPERT — A provincial court judge in Prince Rupert, BC, has sentenced a 46-year-old man to a year in jail for contempt of court, the ruling he tried to circumvent the justice system with “pseudo-legal” and “stupid” arguments.…
Iqaluit council pushes GN on intimate partner violence law
Clare’s Law could be a preventive tool, says Coun. Kimberly SmithAn Iqaluit city councillor says a law that allows people to request information from the police about a person’s history of violence should be adopted in Nunavut. Count. Kimberly Smith put forward a motion to city council in May for the council to formally request the Government of Nunavut to implement Clare’s Law in the territory. The Council unanimously approved the motion and sent a letter to Justice Minister David Akeeagok on May 30. Clare’s Law is named after Clare Wood, a woman who was murdered in England in 2009 by her ex-partner, a man who police knew had multiple convictions for violence against women.…
Lincoln Alexander Law celebrates its inaugural Convocation – News and Events
You are now in the main content area The first law graduate at TMU aims to be a new kind of lawyer By: Irina Vukosavic July 04, 2023 The Convocation ceremony featured performances by two prominent Canadian singer-songwriters – Jully Black and iskwē– and addresses from TMU President Mohamed Lachemi, Chancellor Janice Fukakusa and Honorary Doctorate recipient Kimberly Murray. Photo credit: Kenya-Jade Pinto.On June 27, the Lincoln Alexander School of Law celebrated the first graduating class at its inaugural Convocation ceremony (external link) at The Carlu. The venue, designated as a National Historic Site, was brimming with excitement as graduates gathered with friends and family for the big event.…
What’s next on the debt ceiling: Selling the plan and making a deal into a law
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN World PMN Politics PMN NewsAuthor of the article:The Associated Press Mary Clare Jalonick And Kevin FrekingPublished May 28, 2023 • Last updated 3 days ago • 4 minute readLights illuminate the capitol after House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of Calif., announced that he and President Joe Biden and McCarthy had reached an “agreement in principle” to resolve the looming debt crisis on Saturday, May 27, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Photo by Patrick Semansky /THE ASSOCIATED PRESSArticle content WASHINGTON (AP) —Advertisements 2This advertisement has not been loaded yet, but your article continues below.…