RIP Barbara Reddick, New Bail Reform Legislation, 'Collectables' Small Claims Court Case, Big Intervale Shooting, Kayla Borden Police Board Decision

This week in law, I remember my late client, Barbara Reddick, who was so much more than people know from the chase-the-ace case that put her in the spotlight. I then discuss new federal legislation on bail reform, as well as the just-passed firearms legislation C-21. Then, in caselaw this week, I discuss a small claims court decision on collectable cars and action figures that was appealed from the Residential Tenancies Board to the Small Claims Court, and how the landlord inadvertently helped the tenant make their case, increasing their damages by ten times. A Truro man was sentenced for threatening Provincial Court Judge Begin, a process which required a New Brunswick Judge to be brought in. In R. v. MacEvoy, two brothers who had not spoke in 20 years had an argument that lead to one shooting the other with a 12 gauge shotgun. He claimed self-defense in a case heard by Judge Ross. Finally, I review the CBC story about a Police Review Board decision on the allegations of racism made by Kayla Borden. I comment on the decision, and whether Ms. Borden would be wise to proceed to judicial review, as her lawyer has indicated she is considering doing.