The Peak Daily Judge ye not 👨⚖️ - Courts are tossing out criminal cases, Canada and the EU get defensive.
Dec 2, 2025
Kathy Lee, Vice President of Small Business Banking at EQ Bank, shares insights from a survey on solopreneurs highlighting their overlooked needs and financial anxieties. She discusses how traditional banks often frustrate these entrepreneurs with unnecessary fees and features. Kathy introduces EQ Bank’s offerings specifically designed for one-person businesses, emphasizing zero monthly fees and competitive interest rates. She encourages solopreneurs to take charge of their financial well-being while sharing her personal journey in the banking world.
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Trial Deadline Causing Case Backlog
- Canada’s strict 30-month rule is causing thousands of criminal cases to be tossed or paused annually. This includes hundreds of sexual assaults and some homicides, eroding public trust in the justice system.
Revise Rules To Reduce Trial Delays
- Ottawa plans new criminal justice legislation to tackle delays by changing evidence rules and judge appointments. Provinces will ask the Supreme Court to revisit the 30-month ruling using a recently expired drug case.
Canada Joins EU Defense Loan Program
- Canada joined the EU's SAFE defense lending vehicle to let Canadian firms bid on European defense contracts. The deal helps both sides meet defense procurement goals and legitimizes the SAFE program.