Bill C-16 and Parliament’s Proposed Changes to the Records Regime A Change That Raises More Questions Than Answers
When the federal government introduced Bill C-16 in December 2025, Justice Minister Sean Fraser called it “one of the most consequential reforms of the Criminal ...
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Boris Bytensky on Ford’s Bail Livestream Proposal: “Not a Realistic Proposal”
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Boris Bytensky, a Toronto defence lawyer and the past president of the Criminal Lawyers’ Association, said Mr. Ford’s idea to livestream bail hearings was simply ...
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When Young Engineers Build Weapons: Innovation, Regulation, and the Risk of Criminal Charges in Canada
Earlier this year, four twenty-something students and former students from Western University were arrested and charged with unlawful possession of explosives (among other charges). A ...
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The unthinkable has come to pass: How egregious use of force led to a stay of proceedings for three individuals charged with first-degree murder
Introduction “The unthinkable has come to pass.”[1] Those were the concluding remarks of Ontario Superior Court Justice Conlan J., in his reasons granting a stay ...
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Bail Hearing Show Cause Explained: How It Works in Ontario
When facing criminal charges in Ontario, understanding the bail process can mean the difference between awaiting trial at home or spending months in custody. Among ...
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Can You Travel with a DUI from Canada? What You Need to Know
If you have a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) conviction in Canada, you might be wondering how it affects your ability to travel internationally. Whether ...
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How Long Does a Bail Hearing Take? The Legal Process in Toronto
If you or someone you know is facing criminal charges, one of the most important events in the early stages of the case is the ...
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Boris Bytensky LL.B
Partner at Bytensky Shikhman Criminal Law Firm
Boris Bytensky received his LL.B from Osgoode Hall Law School and proceeded to summer, article and associate at a prestigious Bay Street firm before starting his private practice.
Sonya Shikhman LL.B
Partner at Bytensky Shikhman Criminal Law Firm
Sonya Shikhman holds an Hon B.A. in both History and Law & Society from York University and received her LL.B. from Osgoode Hall Law School.
Dylan Gold J.D.
Associate at Bytensky Shikhman Criminal Law Firm
A graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School, Dylan was called to the bar in 2025.
Safiya Dossa J.D.
Associate at Bytensky Shikhman Criminal Law Firm
Safiya has a Canadian and American law degree from the University of Windsor and University of Detroit Mercy