The Supreme Court of Canada released the following decisions in January 2026:
Released on 2026-01-30:
Emond v. Trillium Mutual Insurance Co., 2026 SCC 3 [link to case]
- Case in Brief
- The Supreme Court of Canada interprets an insurance policy as excluding the extra costs required to comply with conservation regulations when rebuilding a house.
Released on 2026-01-23:
R. v. Hussein, 2026 SCC 2 [link to case]
- Case in Brief
- The Supreme Court of Canada clarifies how an accused’s prior convictions may be used to challenge their credibility at trial.
Released on 2026-01-22:
R. v. B.B., 2026 SCC 1 [link to case]
- Case in Brief
- The Supreme Court of Canada upholds a conviction for sexual assault.