Paul Schabas
Justice Paul Schabas is a Canadian judge serving on the Ontario Superior Court. He is recognized for his legal acumen and has presided over significant cases that often involve public interest issues. Recently, he gained attention for granting an injunction that temporarily blocks the Ontario government's plans to dismantle bike lanes in Toronto, highlighting the potential risks to cyclists and emphasizing the need for careful consideration of urban transportation policies.
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Justice Paul Schabas found that Dr. Jugenburg breached his legal and ethical obligations.
Court orders Toronto plastic surgeon to pay $22.5-million after filming patients without consent
Canada· 2026-05-29
Justice Paul Schabas ruled that the government’s legislation to remove the protected bike lanes puts cyclists’ lives at risk.
Ontario appeals ruling to halt bike-lane removalsCanada· 2025-08-23
Superior Court Justice Paul Schabas ruled that the Ontario government’s plan to remove bike lanes along three major streets in Toronto is unconstitutional.
Judges should stay in their own laneCanada· 2025-08-18
Superior Court Justice Paul Schabas found the government’s argument was rooted in weak anecdotal evidence.
Ontario’s plan to remove bike lanes unconstitutional, court rulesCanada· 2025-07-31
Justice Paul Schabas granted an injunction against the removal of bike lanes in Toronto.
Judge temporarily blocks Ford government’s bike lane removalsCanada· 2025-04-22