Feb 27, 2023 – Public safety… Vera Institute of Justice (US) - Daniela Gilbert, Director, Redefining Public Safety What makes you feel safe in your community? Vera is looking to know how you would define public safety and is of the … [Read more...]
What’s broken in the bail system…
January 16, 2023 by
Jan 16, 2023 Marie-Danielle Smith, The Canadian Press Premiers demand bail reform in letter to Trudeau after killing of OPP officer The letter with the demand comes from Doug Ford but all ten premiers have asked the federal government to reform … [Read more...]
Fossils still trying…
November 14, 2022 by
Nov. 14, 2022 Hill Times (Canada) - Kevin Philipupillai ‘Among the worst in the world’: environmental advocates slam outsized oil and gas company influence in Canada’s COP27 delegation - The official Canadian delegation to the 27th UN Climate … [Read more...]
Proposed Watchers…
November 10, 2022 by
Nov 10, 2022 CBC News – Brett Forester Chief backs call for Indigenous representation on proposed RCMP, CBSA watchdog - ‘It’s time that governments woke up and smell the coffee and begin to seriously engage Indigenous people' There is a suggestion … [Read more...]
Misguided…
October 14, 2022 by
Oct 14, 2022 CTV – (BC) - Lisa Steacy Denying bail to reduce B.C. crime a 'dangerous' proposition: Canadian Civil Liberties Association The bail question has been a major part of the legal system’s reform efforts for some time. Advocates say … [Read more...]
Great lives…
August 21, 2022 by
Aug 21, 2022 Globe and Mail – Martha Love Great Lives lived: Activist and advocate Patricia Love never backed down from doing the right thing… Smart Justice Network offers condolences to the family on Pat Love’s death but rejoices with them in … [Read more...]
UN and Canadian children…
June 12, 2022 by
June 12, 2022 CTV News – Laura Osman, Canadian Press Urgent measures must be taken to ensure rights of Canadian children: UN committee Canada is currently undergoing a review under agreement with the United Nations on the way Canada treats its … [Read more...]
Deeper…
May 9, 2022 by
May 9, 2022 APTN – Tom Fennario ‘Tormented my mental state’: Métis man sues Canada over his treatment in prison This lawsuit highlights a double problem: “double dooring” and the loss of video tape around incidents in prison. “Double dooring” … [Read more...]
Police reform…
March 9, 2022 by
Mar 10, 2022 Blogger Russell Webster (UK) Strategic review of policing proposes fundamental reform - New Police Foundation report into future of policing proposes most fundamental reform for a generation This is the third of a series of reports … [Read more...]
Changes…
March 3, 2022 by
Mar 3, 2022 Sudbury Star – Harold Carmichael Violent criminal has history of brain injuries, Sudbury hearing told - Crown wants Jean-Claude Breton declared a dangerous offender The link offers a view of the process of declaring an offender “a … [Read more...]