The boundaries between student life and financial freedom come under scrutiny in this fascinating examination of a groundbreaking Supreme Court of Canada decision. When does your status as a “student” truly end? According to Canada’s highest court, returning to school—even part-time and self-funded—resets the seven-year countdown clock that protects government student loans from bankruptcy […]
What happens when someone experiencing a psychotic episode intentionally crashes into a motorcyclist they believe is a “demon”? This fascinating exploration of mental illness and legal liability takes us through a landmark BC case that transforms how we understand responsibility when reality breaks down. The distinction between criminal and civil liability becomes crucial as we […]
The complex interplay between law, morality, and human tragedy takes center stage in our latest episode examining three compelling legal cases that highlight how our justice system navigates competing interests. We begin by exploring the “rescuer doctrine” – a legal principle establishing that if someone’s negligence creates a dangerous situation, they can be liable […]
Premier David Eby’s partial retreat on the Economic Stabilization Tariff Response Act marks a significant moment in BC’s response to US tariff threats. While the government has agreed to remove Part 4 of Bill 7—the section granting powers to amend legislation without parliamentary approval—legal expert Michael Mulligan reveals why serious concerns remain. The bill still […]
The latest Legally Speaking segment with Michael Mulligan takes listeners on a fascinating journey through British Columbia’s alternative dispute resolution landscape, revealing both promising innovations and concerning pitfalls in our justice system. The conversation begins with an extraordinary Civil Resolution Tribunal case in which a woman abandoned $95,000 of her $100,000 claim to proceed […]
Democracy stands at a crossroads in British Columbia as Michael Mulligan delivers a powerful analysis of the NDP’s proposed Tariff Response Act (Bill C-7). Drawing on historical parallels that send shivers down the spine, Mulligan unpacks how this legislation bears troubling similarities to Nazi Germany’s 1933 Enabling Act—legislation that effectively rendered their legislature irrelevant […]
A Canadian adult entertainment company faces an $850,000 fine after Health Canada’s undercover operation exposed a lucrative scheme selling “natural health products” that secretly contained prescription medication. Michael Mulligan walks us through how MFH International Enterprises marketed pills called “Harmony” and “Passion Femme” as herbal alternatives while charging premium prices of nearly $140 for […]
The spectre of trade wars looms as social media announced tariffs threaten to disrupt the Canada-US relationship, but a powerful alternative to the traditional tit-for-tat approach exists. Rather than punishing ourselves with counter-tariffs that make goods more expensive for Canadians, we could follow Brazil’s remarkably successful strategy from 2010. When faced with harmful US […]
The intricate world of immigration law can be daunting and full of surprises, especially for individuals who have called Canada their home for decades. This podcast episode dives deep into real-life scenarios that showcase the complexity of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and its ramifications for permanent residents. One of the focal points […]
In a gripping discussion this week, we delved into the complexities surrounding occupiers’ liability through a specific incident involving a 17-year-old who sustained life-altering injuries after a tree fell on him in a local park. This situation not only sheds light on the intricacies of legal responsibility but also brings to the fore the […]
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