Top court orders new trial for francophone B.C. man who was not given French option

The Supreme Court is ordering a new trial for a francophone man in British Columbia who says he was not informed of his right to have a trial in the official language of his choice.

Top court orders new trial for francophone B.C. man who was not given French option
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The Supreme Court is ordering a new trial for a francophone man in British Columbia who says he was not informed of his right to have a trial in the official language of his choice.