The Rodgers Brief

Author: 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.
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Dispersing the Fog E56 - NS Premier Calls for Respect for RCMP, Former Crown Suing After Demotion, Jail Guard Sentencing, Guest Rob Creasser on NPF
Sunday, 12 April, 2026

This week, we welcome former RCMP officer, Rob Creasser, who was involved in the formation of the RCMP union, and who has thoughts (and breaking news) on the National Police Federation, and it's (now former) head, Brian Sauve. Also covered this week;The Premier of Nova Scotia called for respect for the RCMP, after vehicles were damaged following raids on cannabis dispensaries located on First Nations property.The former head of the Public Prosecution Service in Cape Breton, Kathryn Pentz, is suing the PPS and Justice Department after she was demoted last year. A jail guard is being sentenced for breach of trust after smuggling drugs into the Northeast Nova jail in Pictou County, NS. The case provides some insights into the market for drugs in the jail system.