UNIFORM LAW CONFERENCE OF CANADA YELLOWKNIFE, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES AUGUST 9 - 13, 2015

The Chair thanked the delegates for coming and reminded them about the need to follow the Rules of Criminal Section Procedure so that the proceedings run smoothly. [...] The first one will monitor the development of the case law surrounding the award of costs or damages against the Crown arising from criminal prosecutions and the second will examine the implications of the decision and monitor the interpretation and application of R. [...] The defence lawyer will work with the accused and the crown to see if the case can be referred to the Wellness Court. [...] The Chair highlighted the remarkable work of the conference secretariat and expressed deep gratitude to the organizing committee of the Government of the Northwest Territories. [...] The ULCC delegates took the opportunity to thank the Chair of the Criminal Section for the quality of her work throughout the week and for her contribution during the year.