Northern Manitoba

Opinion: The Remote Witnessing and Commissioning Act and Access to Justice in Northern Manitoba

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By Calvin Ediger On December 3rd, 2020, royal assent was given to The Remote Witnessing and Commissioning Act which amended several acts, including The Manitoba Evidence Act, to allow the electronic witnessing of documents including affidavits. Previously affiants (those making the affidavit) were required to be physically present with the individual authorized to administer the oath and witness […]

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Report: Issues Regarding Bail Hearings in Northern Manitoba

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Written by Calvin Ediger In 2019 the Manitoba Court of Queens Bench made its ruling in the case of R. v. Balfour and Young.[1] In it, the Court identified several issues occurring in the Thompson judicial area. For context, the Thompson area is not only the largest judicial area in Manitoba, it also handles a high

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