June 2, 2022 CTV News – Jim Bronskill, Canadian Press National handgun freeze key feature of new firearm-control bill The Trudeau government has introduced new gun control legislation that puts the focus on the importation of handguns, long … [Read more...]
Freedom and justice…
Nov 27, 2020 N.Y. Times – Ben Hubbard Saudi Activist Who Fought for Women’s Right to Drive Is Sent to Terrorism Court - Loujain al-Hathloul, one of Saudi Arabia’s most prominent prisoners, has been accused of harming the kingdom’s security. Rights … [Read more...]
Charities and human rights…
Jan 17, 2018 Policy Options – Brian Bird With the change to Canada Summer Jobs, Trudeau is weaponizing the Charter, forgetting that it is meant to be a shield against the abuse of state power. The Trudeau government in December announced the … [Read more...]
Hope in justice…
Nov. 2, 2014 Cape Breton Post - Staff Cape Breton lawyers express caution about effect of consecutive sentences Allan Nicholson, of Nova Scotia Legal Aid, and private practice lawyer Tony Mozvik both expected the 75 year sentence for Justin … [Read more...]
Elephants and incomes…
Nov. 1, 2014 Caledon Institute of Social Policy - Ken Battle and Sherri Torjman The Elephant not in the Room The federal government’s decision to do a revised version of income splitting for tax purposes needs to be viewed with changes in … [Read more...]
Two moms…
Nov. 15, 2013 Ottawa Citizen – Kelly Egan Two mothers on opposite sides of a murder discover the power of forgiveness Dona Cadman and Supriya Deas had a remarkable story that started with a mugging gone wrong. Cadman says that grief and anger … [Read more...]