Find below recently published Halton decisions, available for free through CanLII.org.
Divisional Court
Davids v. Wiggins (2025 ONSC 5889)
Justice M. Kurz
Zatowkaniuk v. Brevity Mortgage Services Inc. (2025 ONSC 5890)
Justice M. Kurz
Criminal Matters
R. v. Whitlock (2025 ONSC 6006)
The Court stayed first-degree murder and attempted murder charges after finding systemic abuse of detainees during an ICIT deployment. The deployment, conducted for retribution, involved unlawful strip searches, excessive force, and degrading treatment, violating sections 7, 8, and 12 of the Charter. No alternative remedy could address the prejudice.
Justice C. Conlan
R. v. Bajwa (2025 ONCJ 544)
The Court acquitted the Accused of all charges, finding the Crown failed to prove identification beyond a reasonable doubt. Concerns included reliance on in-court identification, lack of continuity evidence, and insufficient connection between the Accused and the alleged offences. Fundamental justice principles precluded conviction.
Justice B. Puddington
