Sept 25, 2023 – Quick bail reform? Terrace Standard (BC) - The Canadian Press Bail reform fast-tracking has federal watchdogs waving red flags - House of Commons sending bill to the Senate without committee A reform that has been plaguing … [Read more...]
May 1, 2023 – Giants and leaders…
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May 1, 2023 – Giants and leaders… Charles Pascal (1944-2023) Pascal must surely be one of the giants of progressive causes in Canada. He dies on April 24 from complications after surgery. Smart Justice notes his passing because his … [Read more...]
March 30, 2023 – Mass shooting…
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March 30, 2023 – Mass shooting… NS Mass shooting report: Halifax Examiner - Jennifer Henderson Mass Casualty Commission calls for overhaul of policing in Canada, including potentially breaking up the RCMP … [Read more...]
March 16, 2923 – Islamophobia…
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March 16, 2923 – Islamophobia… Angus Reid Institute (Canada) Islamophobia in Canada: Four mindsets indicate negativity is nationwide, most intense in Quebec - 36% outside of QC have negative view of Islam, compared to 56% within la … [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...]
Misguided…
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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...]
To do’s…
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Aug 5, 2022 Global News – Heidi Lee What comes after Pope Francis’ apology? Here’s what advocates say “Apologies to me are not about words. Most importantly, they’re about actions,” Blackstock, the executive director of the First Nations Child and … [Read more...]
Political law schools?
April 3, 2018 by
April 3, 3018 Globe and Mail – Lisa Kelly and Lisa Kerr Yes, law schools must be political The recent court rulings on the death of Colton Boushie and Tina Fontaine have resurrected the issue of the purpose for a law school according to Kelly and … [Read more...]