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Publication Date: May 29, 2026 - 14:57

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Supreme Court clarifies trial time limits to avoid having charges dropped over delays

May 29, 2026

The Supreme Court of Canada dismissed two challenges to the Jordan framework on Friday, ruling that the time limits put on criminal trials before charges be thrown out of court are justified under Section 11(b) of the Charter.



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