Chad Haggerty
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Annoying dad, Metis, criminal lawyer , he/him, former cop. “Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble.” - John Lewis
Calgary, Alberta
Joined January 2013
I've been reading/listening to a number of tales of how people chose law school or chose an area of practice. At an articling interview I was asked "Why does an ex-cop was to work criminal defence? Are you concerned that it might be uncomfortable?" 1/11
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"If that is your intention, Alberta is not for you, you won’t fit in here." Spanky channels the 1970s American "If you don't love it, leave it" slogan. #abpoli
Happy New Year, Alberta! 🥂 Wishing you all an absolutely terrific 2026 - full of hope, courage, and unbreakable spirit. Challenges are coming, like always, but let’s face them head-on as adults: asking the tough, fair questions the mainstream media won’t touch, and
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The impact of police cautions on statements in legal cases is profound. Read our latest article on R v Tessier for all the insights. https://t.co/hAFhUM3NLN
#Law #PoliceCautions @JamesGacek @Tomharri @amarkhoday @NathanDerejko @robsonhall @DrMMurchison @RebeccaJaremko @UMLawDean
robsoncrim.com
Authors: Kaitlyn Mitchell and Riley O’HaraIntroductionThe admissibility of statements made to police has been widely debated in the legal community. Due to previous police misconduct during interro...
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The Supreme Court of Canada discusses hearsay in its latest ruling. Can you trust out-of-court statements for the truth? Read our full breakdown here: https://t.co/XXw3OdAIzT
#Hearsay @JamesGacek @Tomharri @amarkhoday @robsonhall @DrMMurchison @RebeccaJaremko @UMLawDean
robsoncrim.com
Author: Anne OnnamousThe Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) describes hearsay as an out of court statement admitted for the truth of its contents.[1] Hearsay is presumptively inadmissible, meaning that it...
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Do you know what Truth Bias is? It's when people believe police by default because they are the police. I am about to find out if police are above the law. Newsletter coming out this week, are you on my list?
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a confirmed measles exposure at the children's hospital is the worst possible place for that to happen.
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is warning the public about potential exposure to measles after a confirmed case was identified in Edmonton.
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"Amery said no one in ... the public service was involved in the decision, (Elizabeth Wheaton)." Hogwash. As Amery said, she is an Acting Deputy Minister. An ADM in his Ministry! Part of the civil/public service of which McFee is the head. #abpoli
https://t.co/jfnUBFyXwQ
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these fucking people man. two days after using the notwithstanding clause to strip rights away from trans people they put out this shit.
And here's the UCP statement on the Transgender Day of Remembrance from Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women Tanya Fir. https://t.co/uLfei6yBMG
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This week’s top three summaries: R v Bjil, 2025 SKCA 116: #technology, R v Lessard, 2025 ONCA 760: #NCRMD, R v Krelove, 2025 ONSC 6004: #domestic discharge #defencetoolkit #legal #criminallaw
https://t.co/DFJcCeJWGg
appeallawyer.ca
This week’s top three summaries: R v Demetroff, 2025 ABCA 373: #after the fact, R v BR, 2025 ABKB 659: s.8 school #principal, R v Robinson, 2025 ABCJ 196: #witnesses R v Demetroff, 2025 ABCA 373...
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Like many proposed laws, this one may seem like it’s not a big deal. At least not until you look at the impact: sexism, racism, other actions that target people will have no monitoring or consequence.
🧵 Yesterday, the UCP tabled its Bill 13 - the Regulated Professions Neutrality Act. The Premier was unable to cite a single Alberta case warranting this legislation. https://t.co/sfhDBwGtF8 1/7 #ableg
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🧵 Yesterday, the UCP tabled its Bill 13 - the Regulated Professions Neutrality Act. The Premier was unable to cite a single Alberta case warranting this legislation. https://t.co/sfhDBwGtF8 1/7 #ableg
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Simply put, the UCP wants people to be able to say vile, inappropriate and incorrect things in the name of freedom of expression without any consequences or accountability. 6/7 #ableg
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An example of such training is the Indigenous Competency Training PATH course that the Law Society of Alberta requires from its members to complete, which no longer will be allowed under the new legislation. 5/7 #ableg
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This Bill will apply to over 100 regulated professions and essentially will prevent regulatory bodies from requiring regulated professionals to complete any training related to cultural competency, unconscious bias, DEI or any other matter specified in regulations. 4/7 #ableg
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This bill prohibits regulatory bodies to mandate any training around cultural competency, unconscious bias, or about diversity, equity and inclusion. Premier has gone too far with this bill and we must resist together. #AbLeg
'Jordan Peterson law': Alberta seeks to protect professionals from discipline for off-duty conduct #ableg #abpoli
https://t.co/yFxNjphxZe
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Canada is overhauling its bail and sentencing laws – tougher rules, expanded reverse onus, and stricter conditions for repeat offenders. Here's what to know. Read the full blog here: https://t.co/8RZtOeQphK
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the important bit. danielle smith/mcfee can now appoint the new top management of the crown prosecutor service in edmonton.
NEWS: Edmonton’s chief Crown prosecutor & a deputy are out of their jobs w/ little explanation. Source tells me Crowns are on edge, as it comes after Edmonton police publicly slammed the Crown’s handling of a case — a move Danielle Smith said she supported
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Ding! Ding! Ding!
Can't be said enough: the stricter the bail the more expensive things become. More courtrooms, more judges, more sheriffs & clerks, more jails, etc. Why not use that money to fund crime prevention instead?
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