Supreme Court Hears Fiery Appeal Over Quebec Random Stops

Thursday, May 1, 2025, 10:21 am

Canada’s highest court is set to decide on the contentious practice of random police stops following a defeated Quebec ruling. With legal teams sharpening their arguments, this appeal could recalibrate policing tactics and civil liberty protections, sparking a judicial showdown that has everyone – even the most seasoned barristers – raising an eyebrow.

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cbc.ca / Appeal of ban on random police stops in Quebec headed to Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to hear a case about whether it's constitutional for police to make a random traffic stop without reasonable suspicion the driver has committed an offence.

globalnews.ca / Supreme Court to hear appeal of Quebec ruling that invalidated random police stops

Canada's top court will hear a case about whether it's constitutional for police to make a random traffic stop without reasonable suspicion the driver has committed an offence.

thestar.com / Supreme Court to hear appeal of Quebec ruling that invalidated random police stops

MONTREAL - The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to hear a case about whether it's constitutional for police to make a random traffic stop without reasonable suspicion the driver has committed an offence.

lapresse.ca / Interpellations policières aléatoires | La Cour suprême tranchera

La Cour suprême établira une nouvelle jurisprudence en matière d’interpellations aléatoires. Le plus haut tribunal annonce ce jeudi qu’il entendra l’appel du gouvernement du Québec, qui a été débouté à deux reprises par les tribunaux inférieurs dans ce dossier.

ledevoir.com / La Cour suprême va entendre la cause sur le profilage racial au volant

Le jugement de la Cour d’appel du Québec avait interdit aux policiers d’intercepter des automobilistes sans motif.

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