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 E77 - MCC Monitoring Final Report, Lindsay Clancy, Prison Gender Lawsuit, Ontario Cash Bail Injunction, Marco MacLeod Resigns, Guest Janet Merlo on RCMP Sexual Assault Class Action
Sunday, 6 September, 2026

This week, we welcome back Janet Merlo to give an update on the sexual abuse class action lawsuit against the RCMP, and get her views on two current abuse stories involving current RCMP officers. Also this week;- The Mass Casualty Commission's implementation monitoring committee has filed its final report, ending its three year existence. We discuss the impact, and what governments are committing to do next.- the Lindsay Clancy case has drawn international attention. We review the case, and discuss how it may have played out differently in Canada.- following up on Frank Magazine reporting, NS Energy Minister Marco MacLeod has resigned.- a woman was shot by police in Times Square, calling into question police tactics. - the Ontario Supreme Court has ordered an injunction against Premier Doug Ford's attempt to implement cash bail in that province- the Federal government has filed a defense to the claim that "gender diverse" prisoners have been committing sexual abuse in female prisons