On April 5th, Melanie will chair a webinar on section 11(b) (the Charter right to trial within a reasonable time), at the Canadian Bar Association. The program will include panelists from across Canada, and include a “cross-country check-up” on on how the courts have been treating “Covid-related” delay, among other topics. Further description below:
“This program will provide an update on the s. 11(b) Charter right to trial within a reasonable time and the many issues which have been resolved since the 2017 Jordan decision.
Particular focus will be given to issues that have arisen in the context of COVID-19 related-delays, including how these delays have been characterized to date, and how they may be addressed in the future as COVID-19 becomes a more anticipated and regular factor in scheduling criminal cases.”
On February 28th, Melanie spoke via webcast to the Ontario Bar Association on the topic of “post-bail hearing practical considerations”, specifically, bail variations and bail reviews.
On October 4th, Melanie testified before the Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs, on Bill C-48, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (bail reform), representing the Canadian Bar…
Melanie was elected by acclamation as Toronto Regional Director to the Ontario Bar Association for 2023-2024. Click here for the announcement and full slate.