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Criminal Law Insights and Updates

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Lawyer receiving boxes of disclosure materials and a USB drive outside the Ontario Court of Justice

When Will My Disclosure Be Ready? Why Criminal Evidence Takes Months in Toronto

July 17, 2026

Charged in Toronto? The evidence against you often takes five or six months to arrive. George Gray explains why disclosure has slowed down, what…

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CBSA officer checking travellers’ documents at a Canadian border crossing

Can Border Officers Search Your Phone? Your Rights at the Canadian Border

July 16, 2026

Your Charter rights shrink at the border - but not to zero. George Gray explains CBSA search powers, the new law on phone searches…

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Homeowner confronting a masked intruder in a dark hallway at night

Defending Your Home Against an Intruder: What Canadian Law Actually Says

July 16, 2026

A homeowner confronts an armed intruder and ends up charged. George Gray explains how section 34 of the Criminal Code really works, who has…

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ARE MAGIC MUSHROOMS LEGAL IN CANADA?

February 2, 2026

TL;DR: Are magic mushrooms legal in Canada? No. While possession is rarely prosecuted, selling remains a criminal offence that carries the risk of a…

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