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Aaron Fox
Aaron A. Fox, K.C.
Counsel
Office
Regina
Contact
306-565-5147
306-359-0785
afox@mcdougallgauley.com
Practice Areas
Criminal & Regulatory Defence
Professional Discipline

Aaron Fox was called to the Saskatchewan Bar in 1978. He was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1997 and inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers in 2001. He has been recognized by “Best Lawyers” in the Criminal Defence area since 2006. His primary areas of practice are criminal law, professional discipline, and regulatory defence. He is Chair of the McDougall Gauley Defence Team.

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Aaron A. Fox, K.C.
Counsel
Office
Regina
Contact
306-565-5147
306-359-0785
afox@mcdougallgauley.com
Practice Areas
Criminal & Regulatory Defence
Professional Discipline

Aaron Fox was called to the Saskatchewan Bar in 1978. He was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1997 and inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers in 2001. He has been recognized by “Best Lawyers” in the Criminal Defence area since 2006. His primary areas of practice are criminal law, professional discipline, and regulatory defence. He is Chair of the McDougall Gauley Defence Team.

Overview

Aaron has appeared in every level of court in Canada.  He has also conducted discipline defence work for various professions, including doctors, police officers, nurses, occupational therapists, accountants, and social workers.  

Aaron has been a regular lecturer and presenter at various continuing legal education programs.  In 2002 he was presented with a Saskatchewan Legal Education Society volunteer award.  In 2011 he was the Si Halyk, Q.C. Visiting Scholar in Advocacy at the University of Saskatchewan.  He received the Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers Association Outstanding Lawyer Award in 2017.  He also is an Advocacy Advisor for the Supreme Court of Canada Advocacy Institute.  

Representative Work
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January 15, 2021
Chief of Police of the Regina Police Service v. Cpl. Colin Magee, Section 60 Discipline Hearing, Regina, Saskatchewan

2021 SKCA 43

2021
R v Probe

2021 SKQB 15

2017
R v Burles

2017 SKPC 101

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Achievements
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Bar Admission
  • Saskatchewan, 1978
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Education
  • Bachelor of Laws, University of Saskatchewan, 1977
  • Bachelor of Arts (English), University of Saskatchewan, 1974
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Awards & Recognition
  • Best Lawyers in Canada"
    • Criminal Defence, 2023
    • "Lawyer of the Year", Criminal Defence (Regina), 2021
  • Criminal Defence, 2006-present
  • Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers’ Association Outstanding Lawyer Award, 2017 
  • Si Halyk, Q.C. Visiting Scholar in Advocacy, University of Saskatchewan, 2011 
  • Saskatchewan Legal Education Society Volunteer Award, 2002 
  • Fellow of American College of Trial Lawyers, 2001
  • Queen’s Counsel, 1997
     
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Memberships & Associations
  • Canadian Bar Association 
  • Law Society of Saskatchewan
  • Regina Bar Association
  • American College of Trial Lawyers
  • Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers Association
  • International Commission of Jurists
     
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Community Involvement
  • Ehrlo Society Outdoor Hockey League, Coach, 2017-present 
  • President, Wascana Country Club, 2012 
  • Director, Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame, 2009-2020
  • World Under 17 Hockey Challenge, Chair of Host Committee, 2006 
  • All levels of hockey up to and including Midget AAA , Hockey Coach and Mentor, 2002-2021
  • Royal Canadian Legion, Associate Member
Insights
Results 1 - 3 of 9
June 10, 2021
When is an Appeal Moot?
Aaron A. Fox, K.C.
Article
Lauren Wihak and I recently had an opportunity to argue the question of when an appeal is moot and as a result should not proceed. Generally this will arise when the underpinning of the appeal no longer exists (for example when the legislation has been amended).
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May 25, 2021
Concerns with “Judicial Training” and Bill C-3
Aaron A. Fox, K.C.
Article
Our two summer law students, Serena Saini and Megan Ripplinger, posted an excellent article on Bill C-3 and the judicial training of federally appointed judges concerning sexual assault cases. Their post represented a good summary of the proposed legislation and identified the issues associated with this initiative.
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May 4, 2021
What is the Difference Between Impaired Driving and Drive While Over .08?
Aaron A. Fox, K.C.
Article
The terms “impaired driving” and “drive while over .08” are often used interchangeably to describe a situation where an individual has been stopped by the police and charged as a result of drinking and driving. They in fact are two separate and distinct offences.
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Academic Publications
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November, 2019
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The Saskatchewan Advocate
Reasonable Doubt – Is It Eroded (Part I)
Aaron A. Fox, K.C.
February, 2020
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The Saskatchewan Advocate
Reasonable Doubt – Is It Eroded (Parts II)
Aaron A. Fox, K.C.
2017
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The Saskatchewan Advocate
What Can You Do When They Stick a Camera In Your Face? – Dealing with the Press
Aaron A. Fox, K.C.
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Speaking Events & Presentations
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2019 | Law Society of Saskatchewan - Family Law Advocacy Seminar
Courtroom Civility
Speaker
2018 | Law Society of Saskatchewan Sidebar Social
Ethics in Everyday Practice – Dealing with your Client
Presenter
2018 | Johnson—Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
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