Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty told the Canadian Press Sunday that he will not let his province use Shariah (Islamic law) to settle family disputes involving Muslims, such as divorce and child custody issues. A 2004...
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Hundreds of human rights supporters protested Thursday in European and North American cities over a proposal in the Canadian province of Ontario to set up special courts applying Islamic law on family issues. An Ontario government report ...
Corporations and securities brief ~ NYSE may settle with Grasso for $25 million
Leading Wednesday's corporations and securities law news, Newsweek is reporting that the New York Stock Exchange may settle with former CEO Richard Grasso for $25 million. The NYSE is attempting to recoup some of the $187 million...
Canadian Minister of State Joe Comuzzi resigned from the government Liberal cabinet Tuesday hours before a scheduled parliamentary vote on a controversial same-sex marriage bill . Comuzzi, Minister of State for Northern Ontario, informed Prime Minister...
Nobel Peace Prize winner speaks out against Islamic tribunals in Canada
Shirin Ebadi , a human-rights lawyer who won the 2003 Nobel Peace Prize, spoke out Monday against the introduction of special Islamic tribunals in Canada. A Muslim group in Ontario proposed setting up the tribunals to settle family...
Canadian hockey amateurs file suit to have Stanley Cup put in play
A group of amateur hockey players in Canada called the "Wednesday Nighters" has filed a claim in Ontario Superior Court to determine whether who can play for the Stanley Cup , the trophy traditionally awarded to...
Hislop et al. v. Attorney General of Canada, Court of Appeal for Ontario, November 26, 2004 . Read the full text of the ruling here ....
The Ontario Court of Appeal ruled Friday that same-sex partners are entitled to survivor benefits under the government-run Canada Pension Plan. The court held that benefits should be paid dating back to 1985, but there will be no payments...
