Canada: Criminal Law

The Alberta Court of King's Bench recently appointed a receiver to facilitate foreign liquidators running a claims process to recover funds from "net winners" of a Ponzi-type scheme located in several different provinces in Canada. This decision illustrates a powerful tool available in cross-border insolvency proceedings to recover assets located in Canada, particularly where assets are held by individuals in multiple provinces and recovery may involve determination of common issues.

On April 28, 2026, the federal government released the 2026 Spring Economic Update, followed by the tabling of Bill C-30, the Spring Economic Update 2026 Implementation Act. Together, they introduce several new measures aimed at updating financial institution legislation, regulating digital assets and combating financial crimes.

On April 28, 2026, Canada's government tabled the Spring Economic Update 2026, titled Canada Strong For All. Building on the themes introduced in Budget 2025, the Spring Economic Update signals continued progress...

2025 was not a particularly robust year for major white collar prosecutions in Canada. However, that does not mean the risk environment was stagnant.

The Government of Canada's revised Ineligibility and Suspension Policy (Ineligibility Policy), which came into effect on May 31, 2024, expands the circumstances under which vendors...

Lawyer-client administrative information, including payments into and out of trust accounts, is presumptively and rebuttably privileged.

In November 2021, police conducted surveillance on individuals believed to be street level traffickers as part of a dial-a-dope investigation, including surveillance on a suspected driver near a location referred to as Collings Place in Delta, BC. The lead investigator (the “Lead”) observed a white Acura MDX leased to the accused near Collings Place and formed the belief that the accused was operating and managing a stash house for the dial-a-dope operation.

Appellate litigators and judges have turned to Conduct of an Appeal for guidance since its first publication in 1993.

Sexual Violence Prevention Month is recognized in Canada during the month of May as a time to raise awareness about sexual violence, promote safety in our communities...