This week, the governments of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick reached an agreement on funding the protective infrastructure between NS and NB. This followed a Court of Appeal reference hearing, and is in advance of a federal election call. I discuss the legal issues, and how the appeal hearing may have lead to the funding announcement.Also this week, the National Judicial Institute visited the Court in Wagmatcook, to see the Gladue/Wellness/Trial/Bail court in action and learn what they might bring to their judicial education programs. I was there, and discuss what took place. Finally, with the new Prime Minister taking office, questions of his wealth and potential conflicts of interest have arisen. I review what is involved in a blind trust, and whether that is sufficient for political leaders.
