McCorkill v. Streed, Executor of the Estate of Harry Robert McCorkill (aka McCorkell), Deceased (2016)

On June 9, 2016, the Supreme Court of Canada dismissed an application for leave to appeal a New Brunswick decision invalidating an NB man’s collection of coins and goods to US-based National Alliance in his will on the basis the information the National Alliance disseminates and its purpose are against Canadian public policy. The estate was appraised at $250,000. First retained in July 2013, McInnes Cooper represented the successful party throughout. The decision sets a national precedent, confirming that there is no room for individuals to gift over their estates to groups that promote hate speech in Canada.