LexWire.ca is a Canadian legal publication covering the cases, decisions, and developments that shape the law in this country.
We publish plain-language summaries of court decisions, analysis of emerging legal issues, and news from across the Canadian legal landscape. The articles are written for lawyers, law students, and anyone who wants to understand how Canadian law actually works.
Right now, our focus is criminal law.
Criminal law touches more Canadians than any other area of legal practice, from the courtroom to the Constitution. Our coverage includes decisions from the Supreme Court of Canada, the Ontario Court of Appeal, and courts across the country, with analysis grounded in how those decisions play out in real practice. We cover legislative changes, sentencing trends, Charter jurisprudence, youth justice, and the cases that don’t always make the headlines but matter to practitioners.
We’re building toward something broader.
LexWire.ca is designed to grow. As contributors from other practice areas join, family, immigration, civil litigation, employment, and beyond, our coverage will expand to reflect the full scope of Canadian law. If you practice in an area you don’t see covered yet, that’s exactly why we want to hear from you.
Why LexWire.ca?
Canadian law deserves a dedicated Canadian voice. We’re not aggregating US content or repackaging press releases. Every piece is written with the Canadian legal system in mind, the Criminal Code, the Charter, provincial jurisdiction, and the courts and tribunals that give those laws meaning.
Contribute
We welcome submissions from lawyers, clerks, academics, and law students. If you want to write about a decision, a trend, or a legal issue you think deserves more attention, get in touch.