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The Rodgers BriefAuthor: Adam Rodgers
This podcast features analysis of current Canadian legal news, and stories with important legal angles. Previous episodes covered the Nova Scotia Mass Casualty Inquiry proceedings, arising out of the tragic events of April 18-19, 2020 in Portapique and other locations throughout Central Nova Scotia. Adam Rodgers has been a leading Nova Scotian litigation and criminal defense lawyer, as well as a business and political advisor, for 15 years. He has represented clients on many ground-breaking and prominent cases, including his most recent responsibilities with the Desmond Fatality Inquiry. Language: en Genres: News, News Commentary Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Dispersing the Fog E79 - Legal Aid Service Changes, Sweeney Gambling Ad, Safe Driving Speeds, Use of Force Rules, Transgender Prisoners, Toronto Police Caught in 'Project South'
Sunday, 20 September, 2026
This week, we take a look at the alleged corruption in the Toronto Police, as has been exposed through the 'Project South' investigation into officers dealing drugs, providing private information to criminal organizations, and running other criminal operations, as has been exposed following the attempted hit on a corrections officer.Also covered this week;- NS Legal Aid is reducing the scope of services provided in criminal and family law matters, in a move that will have legal and political ramifications- the Sydney Sweeney gambling ad is generating controversy, as is the damage done by unfettered gambling. A study out of Ontario provides details.- a video shows a car in NS reaching speeds over 300km/hr. Some jurisdictions are increasing speed limits. What is safe?- ASIRT is charging an officer for using a 'less lethal baton launcher', while an officer in York region tackles an offender off his motorcycle. We show that video and discuss the rules on use of force.- a male correctional officer at Beaver Creek Institution in Gravenhurst is being accused of using transphobic language with an inmate. How should transitioning and transgender inmates be accommodated?- Montreal police are advocating for fines for those who say negative things about members of the force- the editor of Frank Magazine is facing a criminal charge for publishing an intimate image. The complainant is seeking very broad publication bans. Where should the line be drawn?
