June 23, 2022 Toronto Star Editorial (June 20, 2022) Holding officers to account - When a police service fails to police fairly and without bias, it betrays not just those caught in such discriminatory practices but all citizens. “Changing the … [Read more...]
No guns, please…
June 2, 2022 by
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...]
Tasting politics…
September 3, 2021 by
Sept 3, 2021 Global TV News - Doyle Potenteau Kelowna 3rd on national crime severity index: Statistics Canada Crime stats make their way into every election. The link is a cautionary tale that addresses the question about the stand-off between … [Read more...]
Guns, still…
May 5, 2020 by
May 5, 2020 Toronto Star – Wendy Gillis Assault weapons ban ‘significant,’ but handguns the key to Toronto gun violence, say advocates Reactions to the federal government’s plans to ban assault weapons have been varied. The vast majority of … [Read more...]
Better days…
May 1, 2020 by
May 1, 2020 The Lily (Hawaii) - Frances Nguyen This state says it has a ‘feminist economic recovery plan.’ Here’s what that looks like. The state wants ‘to build a system that is capable of delivering gender equality’ Here in Canada we are … [Read more...]
How long?
April 24, 2020 by
April 24, 2020 Policy Options – Pamela Palmater and Senator Kim Pate Prisoners’ death toll will mount without releasing the most vulnerable – Prisoners’ lives are at risk as the virus has the potential to spread like “wildfire.” The Public Safety … [Read more...]
Earth Day…
April 22, 2020 by
April 22, 2020 (Ed note: The concurrence of the virus, the tragedy in Nova Scotia and the reminder of the needs of the environment all together may serve as a moment to pause and ask about our capacity for crisis response and our willingness to … [Read more...]
Study explores mental health programs for Arctic criminal courts
April 4, 2013 by
April 3, 2013 Queen’s University - Sharday Mosurinjohn Exploring Mental Health & Criminal Justice in the Canadian Arctic Priscilla Ferrazzi's research (see www.NunavutMentalHealthCourts.wordpress.com ) examines how the underlying … [Read more...]
Caught in the cracks
February 3, 2013 by
February 3, 2013 Victoria Times Colonist (BC) – Jack Knox No justice for mentally ill caught in the cracks Knox reports on the mental health implications for two murder trials now taking place. Forensic psychiatrist Dr. Shabehram Lohrasbe thinks … [Read more...]