April 6, 2019 Toronto Star – Editorial (April 1, 2019) Ottawa now has even more reasons to fix solitary confinement The Star comments on the latest court ruling that limits the Correctional Services to a max of 15 days. But the Court of Appeal in … [Read more...]
But to do it…
May 14, 2018 by
May 14, 2018 Policy Options - Anthony Doob, Jane Sprott, Cheryl Webster Learning from our success in reducing youth imprisonment: Canada’s success in reducing youth imprisonment in the last two decades is evidence that reform of the justice system … [Read more...]
Mum the word?
August 18, 2017 by
Aug 18, 2017 CBC News Military clergy struggle with directive to report sexual misconduct, documents show The directive appeared first in 2015 and applies to all conversation between a pastor and his/her parishioner in a counselling situation with … [Read more...]
Mandatory minimums…
May 8, 2017 by
May 8, 2017 National Newswatch – Joanna Smith, Canadian Press Mandatory minimum changes one part of planned overhaul of justice system Critics have been wondering about the delays involved in setting aside the mandatory minimum sentences held … [Read more...]
Minimums…
November 8, 2015 by
Nov. 9, 2015 CTV News - Michelle Zilio Liberals will review controversial mandatory minimums: justice minister While newly appointed Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould is saying the new government will look at the mandatory minimums that … [Read more...]
Mandatory minimums targeted…
September 29, 2015 by
Sept 28, 2015 Global TV News Justin Trudeau might repeal some mandatory minimums if elected Trudeau said Sunday in an interview with Tom Clarke that a Liberal government would tackle both the mandatory minimum and the provisions of C-24 that … [Read more...]
Women and the Military…
May 1, 2015 by
May 1, 2015 National Newswatch – Stephanie Levitz — The Canadian Press Military, judge agree on sexual misconduct problem, but not on how to solve it At first, General Tom Larson, Chief of Defence Staff, said there was no problem. Now a … [Read more...]
Bail at last…
April 24, 2015 by
April 24, 2015 Toronto Star – Michelle Shepherd Alberta judge grants Omar Khadr bail - The former Guantanamo detainee has been in custody since 2002 when he was captured at the age of 15 Alberta Justice June Ross has decided to grant a bail … [Read more...]