Public Drug Use Prohibited Only If Asked and the Tort of Misfeasance in Public Office

Do you feel like you’re reading a different language when you look at legal documents? You’re not alone. We’ve brought in legal expert Michael Mulligan to decipher Bill 34, the Restricting Public Consumption of the Legal Substances Act, and it’s not what you’d expect. This piece of legislation doesn't public drug use anywhere unless someone is first asked to stop by a police officer. Mulligan also sheds light on the process and consequences of seizing substances discovered during these encounters.

But we're not just decoding legal jargon today. We’re also unwrapping the little-known tort of misfeasants in public office and how it’s interpreted by the Supreme Court of Canada. Mulligan walks us through a real-life case of a man hindered by political interference despite crossing all the T’s and dotting the I’s for his run-of-the-river hydro project. This incident serves as a vital reminder that the law should always be upheld, and decisions should be made with fairness and objectivity. This isn't your everyday legal discussion, so get ready to dive into the fine print!

Follow this link for a transcript of the show and links to the cases discussed.