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 E66 - TO Guns For Hire, Bail Reform + AI/Privacy Laws Passed, Guest Kelly Donovan
Sunday, 28 June, 2026

Happy Father's Day to our viewers who celebrate. This week, we welcome police whistleblower, Kelly Donovan. Ms. Donovan was an officer with the Waterloo Police Service and has written two books about how those who speak out about issues in the police get suppressed, or else become the target of complaints from within their own police services. We discuss her early days on the job, how complaints are addressed, and the legal avenues Ms. Donovan has used to seek justice.Also discussed this week;Stories are emerging from Toronto of youth shooting at buildings and people, being hired from within and without Canada at $1000 per job.The federal gov't has passed C-14, their bail reform legislation. The Justice Minister gave special thanks to policing agencies for their input.AI-related privacy legislation was also passed, which has been subjected to major critiques from privacy experts.We follow up on Melissa Ellsworth's MAiD journey, the Monty Robinson interview, and Susan Butlin's story making the Globe and Mail.