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 […]
Understanding the legal intricacies surrounding speeding violations and inheritance rights is crucial for navigating today’s legal landscape. In this episode, we dive deep into two significant cases that illuminate these topics and the complexities that arise. The first segment highlights the confusion over speed limit enforcement, particularly in the context of construction zones. With […]
In the latest episode of our podcast, we delve deep into the intricacies of a pivotal legal decision from British Columbia that challenges the constitutionality of the mandatory 25-year parole ineligibility period for first-degree murder. The episode kicks off with an examination of a tragic murder case from Nanaimo, where the accused pled guilty […]
Understanding the legal concept of provocation is essential for any Canadian interested in the criminal justice system. The term is often misunderstood; many people believe that if they are provoked, they are justified in reacting violently against their aggressor. However, provocation in law has narrow definitions and implications, predominantly concerning murder and manslaughter cases. […]
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