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Northern Court Delays Could Continue to Snowball
- Manitoba lifted its provincewide state of emergency on June 23, 2025, as wildfires continue burning but evacuations ease in northern communities.
- The state of emergency was imposed May 28 due to 23 active fires, seven of which remain out of control, causing evacuations and disruptions.
- Wildfires forced cancellations of court dates between June 2 and June 20 in over a dozen northern communities, creating growing backlogs and legal delays.
- Chris Sigurdson, a defence lawyer, noted that the court system is overwhelmed with cases due to wildfire-related disruptions, leading to significant delays that increase the risk of individuals becoming disconnected from legal processes.
- The backlog could prolong custody for some as courts have limited resources and visit northern communities only certain days yearly, risking a snowball effect.
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The Peterborough Examiner+13 Reposted by 13 other sources
Manitoba premier ends state of emergency as wildfire danger recedes, evacuees return
WINNIPEG - Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says the provincewide state of emergency has been lifted as the danger from wildfires recedes.
·Peterborough, Canada
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Trial dates and hearings were cancelled due to evacuations from northern Manitoba, resulting in pressure on the justice system.
·Montreal, Canada
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