Dec 15, 2014 iPolitics – Kristie Smith Canada’s torture inquiries cost PCO, CSIS more than $31.6M Canada has been on the periphery of the torture scene and it has cost over $31 million, not counting commission or compensation for people … [Read more...]
Our honour…
November 12, 2014 by
Nov. 12, 2014 Toronto Star – Bruce Davis Fallen soldier was the ‘bon vivant’ of Gananoque In an article appropriate to the aftermath of much talk of our honour and Canadian values sustained by the veterans, this reflection by businessman … [Read more...]
7 Years of inaction…
October 21, 2014 by
Oct. 21, 2014 Criminalization and Punishment Education Project (CPEP) The Death of Ashley Smith in Federal Prison: March and Silent Vigil to Denounce 7 Years of Inaction It took seven years for the Ashley Smith inquest to run its course. … [Read more...]
How far without CoSA?
April 27, 2014 by
April 26, 2014 Prairie Messenger – John Penner I was in prison: unconditional support is Easter hope This article is about the involvement of prison visitor in the work of post-prison care for the most vulnerable of inmates: the sexual … [Read more...]
Access to justice…
February 10, 2014 by
Feb. 10, 2014 Toronto Star – Alyshah Hasham Access to justice: Help coming for people headed to Canada’s civil and family courts Supreme Court of Canada Justice Thomas Cromwell who chaired a comprehensive report on how to improve … [Read more...]
Ahead in parliament…
January 28, 2014 by
Jan 28, 2014 Catherine Latimer, Executive Director of John Howard Canada: Struggles ahead for justice in Canada…Where Parliament needs to act After a break for the holiday season, the House of Commons resumes today. The Government has … [Read more...]
Floods, gangs and pot…
January 2, 2014 by
Jan. 2, 2013 CBC News Calgary Floods, gangs and pot: Calgary police chief reflects on 2013 Crime has gone down in Calgary this past year but as far as Police Chief Rick Hanson is concerned the biggest lessons learn in 2013 involved how to … [Read more...]
Ashley is a homicide…
December 20, 2013 by
Dec. 20, 2013 Toronto Star - Donovan Vincent, Diana Zlomislic Ashley Smith inquest: Death a homicide, jury rules A jury has found the death of Ashley Smith to be homicide without naming anyone responsible. Julian Falconer, lawyer for the … [Read more...]