Barrison & Manitius

05/28/2026

Ontario has announced plans to launch a public provincial website listing high-risk offenders, including high-risk s*x offenders, when a police chief issues a community notification.

The measure is part of the proposed Protecting Ontario's Streets and Communities Act, 2026, and raises important questions about offender rights, privacy, and due process under Canadian law.

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The Ford government is looking to launch a public website about high-risk offenders, one of several measures in proposed legislation.

05/26/2026

Peel Regional Police have laid more than 100 criminal charges in connection with one of the largest extortion investigations in the region's history.

The investigation launched in December 2025 and expanded into an international effort, pulling in partnerships with the Surrey Police Service in British Columbia, the Canadian Border Services Agency, and the FBI. Investigators targeted an organized ring responsible for a surge of targeted threats, coercion, and financial extortion across multiple jurisdictions.

Peel Regional Police have laid more than 100 criminal charges in what investigators say is one of the largest extortion cases the region has ever seen.

05/21/2026

Ontario has announced a $3 billion plan to add 2,500 beds to its overcrowded jail system over the next decade, including new builds, expansions, and the reopening of closed facilities in Walkerton and Brampton. https://ow.ly/KTET50Z2k4n

Ontario will expand its vastly overcrowded jails by 2,500 beds over the next 10 years at a cost of $3 billion to the taxpayers, the province's solicitor general said Thursday.

05/18/2026

To all our clients, colleagues and community — happy long weekend! We hope you get to spend it doing exactly what you love, surrounded by the people who matter most.

05/17/2026

Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia — observed every May 17th. Around the world, 2SLGBTQ+ people, especially youth, continue to face discrimination, harassment and harm. Awareness matters, but action matters more. Today and every day, we stand in support of protecting, uplifting and empowering q***r people in our communities. 🏳️‍🌈

05/13/2026

Being charged with a property offence in Ontario does not mean a conviction is inevitable. If you genuinely believed you had a legal claim to the property in question, even if you were mistaken, the colour of right defence may apply.

Our latest blog explains this often misunderstood but foundational criminal law defence and when it could make a difference in your case.

https://ow.ly/Cbxy50YYjiZ

Charged with theft or fraud in Ontario? The colour of right defence may protect you. Speak with an experienced Ontario criminal defence lawyer today.

05/10/2026

Motherhood isn't one thing, it's a million quiet sacrifices, late nights, and moments of pure magic, all at once. To every woman doing that impossible, beautiful job: we see you. Happy Mother's Day. 🌷

05/05/2026

On Red Dress Day, we pause to acknowledge the ongoing crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People — and the families and communities who have never stopped fighting for their loved ones. 🔴

Rooted in Jaime Black's REDress Project, this day is a call to remember, reflect, and take action. We stand with Indigenous communities today and every day.

04/29/2026

The Supreme Court of Canada’s recent ruling in R. v. Singer clarifies the limits of police powers on private property. The Court found that while officers can enter a driveway to speak with someone, opening a car door without a warrant or an emergency violates Charter rights.

However, the Court also confirmed that a rights violation does not automatically lead to evidence being thrown out. Judges must still weigh the seriousness of the police error against the public interest in the case.

Our latest blog post breaks down this decision and what it means for your privacy rights during a police investigation: https://ow.ly/Z99150YQxwF

Learn how R v Singer impacts police searches, Charter rights, and criminal defence strategies in Ontario.

04/27/2026

The network, known as 764, has been designated a terrorist entity in Canada. Specialists who monitor online extremism say the group preys on young people seeking friendship, validation or a sense of belonging, gradually manipulating them into dangerous and degrading acts. https://ow.ly/jlBg50YP2mw

04/22/2026

Happy Administrative Professionals Day. We want to thank our support staff for their patience, organization, and unwavering commitment to the high standards of our firm.