Welcome to “Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t!” In this episode, Kyla Lee from Acumen Law Corporation discusses a series of constitutional challenges to amendments in the Criminal Code that significantly restricted the use of provocation to reduce murder charges to manslaughter—raising critical questions about legal consistency, federal […]
Welcome to “Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t!” In this episode, Kyla Lee from Acumen Law Corporation discusses a case involving the interim suspension of a lawyer in Nova Scotia—raising urgent questions about due process, the limits of regulatory power, and the livelihood of professionals facing unresolved complaints.
Welcome to “Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t!” In this episode, Kyla Lee from Acumen Law Corporation discusses a case about employment law and severance pay—highlighting the growing need for national consistency in how Canadian courts enforce (or reject) termination clauses that fall short of statutory minimums. Key
Welcome to “Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t!” In this episode, Kyla Lee from Acumen Law Corporation discusses a case brought by a group of young Canadians who argued that the federal government’s failure to implement meaningful carbon emissions targets violated their Charter rights—raising important questions about how
Welcome to “Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t!” In this episode, Kyla Lee from Acumen Law Corporation discusses a case involving the Freedom Convoy and the criminal offence of counseling mischief—raising serious concerns about the boundaries between free speech and criminal conduct in the context of protests. Key
Welcome to “Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t!” In this episode, Kyla Lee from Acumen Law Corporation explores whether Correctional Services can be held legally responsible when someone they release commits harm—and why the Supreme Court of Canada missed a crucial opportunity to clarify that issue. Key Points
Welcome to “Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t!” In this episode, Kyla Lee from Acumen Law Corporation discusses a constitutional challenge to a provincial declaration—and why the Supreme Court of Canada missed an opportunity to define the limits of provincial powers when it comes to international issues. Key
Welcome to “Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t!” In this episode, Kyla Lee from Acumen Law Corporation addresses a serious constitutional issue: individuals in Alberta being detained longer than the legally permitted 24 hours due to systemic under-resourcing—without the Supreme Court stepping in to clarify the legal consequences.
Welcome to “Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t!” In this episode, Kyla Lee from Acumen Law Corporation discusses an entrapment case involving online police sting operations—and how the courts are struggling to define clear boundaries for police conduct in the digital age. Key Points Discussed The Legal Context
Welcome to “Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t!” In this episode, Kyla Lee from Acumen Law Corporation explores a case that raises critical questions about privacy in text messages and the unequal treatment of digital communications depending on who is on trial. Key Points DiscussedThe Legal ContextDuring a
In this episode, Kyla Lee from Acumen Law Corporation discusses a compelling case involving a murder conviction based on a voicemail confession—and the complex legal questions it raises about privacy, consent, and admissibility of digital communications in Canadian courts. Key Points DiscussedThe Legal ContextMr. Gauthier was convicted of murder. The most critical piece of evidence
Welcome to “Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t!” In this episode, Kyla Lee from Acumen Law Corporation discusses a significant case involving arbitrary detention and the challenges of enforcing cannabis possession limits. Key Points DiscussedThe Legal ContextAn individual was stopped by police during a traffic stop, where an
