Where can I Smoke Weed in BC?
Now that marijuana is legal in Canada, experienced stoners and rookie smokers alike are asking the question: Where can I smoke weed in BC? Just like alcohol, there are limitations…
Legal Reforms
Are Drugs Legal in Vancouver?
“Are drugs legal in Vancouver?” Drug laws are slowly becoming more lenient here in British Columbia. This year alone has been monumental for drug reform in Vancouver. Drug problems like…
Hate Speech Laws in British Columbia
Hate speech laws have been the topic of heated debate over the last decade across Canada. While some see hate speech laws as infringement on civil liberties, others support the…
PGWP Holders Eligible for New Open Work Permit
International students bring so much to Canada, contributing over $21 billion annually to our economy and supporting the vitality of our communities. Yet the pandemic has presented myriad challenges for…
How the Landscape of Canadian Law Has Changed With Covid 19
VIDEO PRESENTATION: Rob Dhanu, Co-founder of Dhanu Dhaliwal Law Group, former BC Crown Prosecutor and current lead litigator in criminal defence, presents a critical topic during these unprecedented and historic…
Canadian Travel Restrictions Update – October 2020
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Marco E. L. Mendicino, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair and Health Minister Patty Hajdu recently announced new changes to the travel restrictions…
The Current Process For Trying Members Of Canada’s Armed Forces Violates Their Constitutional Rights
Court drops bomb by ruling against constitutionality of military justice system. Decision will impact more than half of the military’s annual caseload. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees the…
Local Abbotsford Mother Fights To Have Children Returned From Lebanon
If there is any risk of your children being removed from Canada without your consent during separation or divorce, it is vitally important to know the laws of your spouse’s…
Objective Fault Standard For Section 145(3) Breach Offences
R. v. Zora (2019 BCCA 9) Court of Appeal finds that the duty-based nature of s. 145(3), combined with the risk-based nature of bail provisions, support Parliament’s intention for the…