This article addresses the defence of not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder under section 16 of the Criminal Code. To rely on it, the accused must show that a mental disorder prevented them from understanding the nature of their act or its moral wrongfulness. The Turcotte case illustrates the complexity of this defence when a mental disorder coexists with voluntary intoxication. The framework resulting from that verdict is also summarized.

The right to remain in occupancy guarantees every tenant the ability to renew their lease indefinitely, as long as they meet their obligations. A subtenant does not benefit from this protection. The lease generally renews automatically upon expiry; the landlord may, however, repossess the dwelling to live there. The landlord may also terminate the lease for non-payment.