Coroner dismisses ‘suicide by cop’ theory in Sammy Yatim Inquest
The Coroner in the Inquest into the Death of Sammy Yatim has dismissed the motion brought by James Forcillo seeking to put speculative evidence before the jury on the theory of ‘suicide by cop’. Mr. Forcillo’s motion was brought the day before the i...
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Jury Delivers Verdict in the Inquest into the Death of Beau Aaron Baker
On March 31, 2023, the jury returned its verdict in the Inquest into the Death of Beau Aaron Baker. The jury found that Mr. Baker’s death on April 2, 2015, was caused by a fatal gunshot wound inflicted by an officer of the Waterloo Regional Police Servi...
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Inquest into Beau Baker Death Begins Today
Today, the Inquest into the Death of Beau Aaron Baker began virtually. Beau Baker died after he was shot by Waterloo Regional Police Service (“WRPS”) Officer Eric Boynton. Falconers LLP represents the family of Beau Baker – his mother Jackie Baker a...
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International Women’s Day 2023
In 1910, Clara Zetkin, founder of International Women’s Day, first raised the idea of an annual women’s day at a women’s labour conference to be able to air grievances about labour conditions, suffrage, and the need for women in parliament. Every ...
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Crave Documentary Scrutinizes Thunder Bay and the Racism Rooted in the Thunder Bay Police Service
On February 17, 2023, the streaming service ‘Crave’ released the first two episodes in a four-part documentary series based on the popular CANADALAND podcast “Thunder Bay.” The Crave documentary sheds light on the violence and racism experienced b...
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Toronto Police Officer Charged in Death of 19-Year-Old Brampton Teen
On Friday February 10, 2023, the Special Investigations Unit (“SIU”) laid charges against Constable Calvin Au, a member of the Toronto Police Service (“TPS”). The SIU charged Constable Au with aggravated assault and manslaughter in the death of 19...
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Celebration of Black History Month 2023
February is Black History Month. The theme for February 2023 is “Ours to Tell” – which represents an opportunity to engage in open dialogue and a commitment to learning more about the stories Black communities in Canada have about their histories, s...
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Dafonte Miller Holds Police to Account in Disciplinary Hearings
On Monday January 30, 2023, a Disciplinary Hearing under the Police Services Act found Detective Constable Craig Willis of the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) guilty for neglect of duty in conducting a substandard investigation, in respect of the in...
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Staff Sergeant Harrison Sentenced to 18-Month Demotion for Discriminatory Investigation
Today, Superintendent (Ret.) Greg Walton issued his sentencing decision regarding the discriminatory investigation conducted by Staff Sergeant Harrison into the death of Stacey DeBungee. The decision ordered that Staff Sergeant Harrison be demoted in rank...
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Family of Stephanie Warriner Brings Lawsuit Against University Health Network
The family of Stephanie Warriner has commenced a $16 million lawsuit against University Health Network and five security guards involved in the 2020 hospital death of Stephanie Warriner. Stephanie was a resident of Scarborough, Ontario, and a 43-year-old ...
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Supreme Court to Hear Arguments on Constitutionality of Bill C92
For link to the online webcast of the hearing, click here. On December 7 and 8, 2022, Falconers LLP counsel Julian Falconer and Christopher Rapson will be representing Nishnawbe Aski Nation (“NAN”) in its intervention at the Supreme Court of Canada (...
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Penalty Hearing Begins Tomorrow for Officer in Charge of Racist-Led Investigation into the death of Stacy DeBungee
Proceedings are live-streamed here via YouTube beginning at 9:30 am tomorrow, Tuesday November 29, 2022. The penalty hearing for Staff Sergeant Shawn Harrison of the Thunder Bay Police Service (“TBPS”) is scheduled to begin tomorrow, and conti...
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