Aug. 16, 2016 Toronto Star – Sandro Contenta and Jim Rankin Report shines light on poverty’s role on kids in CAS system Two researchers have a new report casting the spotlight of poverty on the process of child care in Ontario. The report, along … [Read more...]
Impaired driving…
July 25, 2016 by
July 25, 2016 Toronto Star – Jim Coyle Canada tops list of developed countries for rate of impaired-driving fatalities Here’s distressing news about Canada from a US source. Canada is highest in alcohol involved vehicle fatalities – 33.6% - … [Read more...]
UN Guidelines for solitary…
May 11, 2016 by
May 11, 2016 Globe and Mail – Patrick White Ontario ombudsman calls for end to long-term solitary confinement in jails Ombudsman Paul Dubé wants Ontario to endorse the UN guidelines on solitary confinement or segregation in its 27 prisons. The … [Read more...]
Arms, taxes loop-holes…
April 7, 2016 by
April 7, 2016 Globe and Mail – Steven Chase Arms deal by Canadian firm violated international embargo: UN report Libya, engulfed in civil war since dictator Moammar Gadhafi lost power in 2011, is described by one US General as a “failed state” … [Read more...]