In Canada, each of us has a part in ensuring that the law works properly and that justice is done. Two ways of contributing to justice in Canada are being on a jury and testifying in court. This information covers the role of the public in the jury process,
In a previous blog post, the authors summarized the new federal, provincial, and municipal laws pertaining to cannabis. One of the key policy issues for all three levels of government is the impact that legalization will have on young people. This blog post discusses these issues.
Free help on Canadian refugee law and procedures. This resource aims to provide brief, high-level guidance for lawyers and settlement agencies, or asylum seekers themselves entering from the U.S., in need of preliminary guidance on Canadian refugee law and procedure. It also provides more general information about the Canadian immigration and refugee determination procedures regardless of the country of origin, and about other options for legally entering the country. Included in the toolkit are tips on filling out your immigration application.
Learn more about how to access cannabis for medical purposes.
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Ask an Expert: Cannabis Legalisation with Abby Deshman The video topics in the YouTube series are:
This 20 page outline takes you through purpose and structure, how to prepare, consequences (what to do if you get an agreement and what if you do not), and is packed with practical tips on how to think about settlement strategy from mediators, judges and lawyers – and other SRLs.
The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) has re-launched an online guide about privacy rights related to electronic devices – such as laptops, cellphones, and tablets – at the border. It’s aimed at people crossing the border into Canada or departing for the U.S. through preclearance areas in Canada. It is available in English in both a short guide and a full guide and available in French, Mandarin, Punjabi, Tagalog, Spanish and Arabic.
Learn about medical assistance in dying, including the requirements of the law, eligibility and how the request process works. Find information about the independent reviews of requests that are not eligible under the law that are currently underway. On this page you can also find links to the interim reports, which provide an overview of medical assistance in dying across the country.
Information about cannabis, process of legalization, cannabis in provinces and territories, and driving laws.
This information on impaired driving laws in Canada is prepared by Canada Dept. of Justice. It covers:
It is important to note that provinces and territories have additional laws or regulations that may apply.
This brochure is designed as a resource to provide you with the information you need about cannabis along with some effective tools to help you set the stage for a conversation about cannabis and engage in productive discussions with your teen about cannabis and other substance use. The brochure was produced by Drug Free Kids Canada, in collaboration with Health Canada and the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction,
