Poverty, homelessness and kids…

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 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 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  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...]

New Year Launch!

    Jan. 8, 2016 CBC News Ex-police chief Bill Blair to handle Liberals' pot legalization file - Toronto's former top cop assigned leading role in marijuana legalization plan  All of a sudden, the marijuana file has gone well beyond the abrupt … [Read more...]