Feb 10, 2023 – Human decency… CP24.com – Joshua Freeman Toronto says no to immediate 24/7 warming centres, but will study the idea further Toronto City Council has taken a double decision against warming centers and against declaring … [Read more...]
Why basic income works…
January 9, 2023 by
Jan 9, 2023 Basic Income / Business Insider (US) - Jason Lalljee Meet a single mom who transformed her life through a guaranteed income program that gives her $1,800 every 3 months. It helped her get a car, a new job, and move into a better … [Read more...]
Second chances…
September 29, 2022 by
Sept 30, 2022 Toronto Star - Emilie Coyle, Pamela Cross, Pam Hrick Sealing criminal records of marginalized people will improve many lives - When we use criminal records to determine suitability for jobs, housing and volunteering, we recreate … [Read more...]
Decriminalize drugs…
June 25, 2021 by
June 25, 2021 Toronto Star – Francine Kopun Mayors of Ontario’s largest cities ask the federal and provincial governments to decriminalize controlled substances Faced with the largest number of overdose drug deaths to date, the mayors of Ontario’s … [Read more...]
Evidence based…
October 15, 2020 by
Oct. 15, 2020 The Prosecutor (US) – National Association of District Attorneys 21st Century Prosecutions —Miami-Style Smart Justice By Katherine Fernandez Rundle - Miami-Dade County State Attorney, Miami (FL) and Stephen K. Talpins - Miami-Dade … [Read more...]
Changes…
May 19, 2020 by
May 20, 2020 Business Insider - Thomas Coulson Spain is about to bring in a basic income scheme which the government thinks will 'stay forever' Up to a million poorer families will shortly receive a guaranteed annual income, making Spain the first … [Read more...]
School and RJ…
September 6, 2016 by
Sept 6, 2016 Vancouver Sun – Tracy Sherlock B.C. educators look to bring restorative justice to the classroom The article offers some insight into the potential of an RJ approach to set lacking connections that result in mis-behaviour in schools. … [Read more...]
Justice at issue…
October 29, 2015 by
Oct 29, 2015 CBC News – Kathleen Harris Liberal justice: experts expect less punitive, more principled approach to crime - Legalizing pot, repealing parts of anti-terror law and reviewing sentencing regime on agenda Justice issues were few … [Read more...]
Dangerous tactics…
October 26, 2015 by
Oct 26 2015 Ottawa Citizen – Erna Paris Canada is not immune to the most dangerous tactic in politics The article is a timely warning us of a most dangerous political tactic and to be wary of pitting the majority against an immigrant minority … [Read more...]