Aug. 15, 2023 – Slavery in supply chains… CBC News / Thompson Reuters - Canadian businesses seek extension on 2024 rules targeting slavery in supply chains - Industries say they support the spirit of the law, but need more clarity on … [Read more...]
July 19, 2023 – Fine tuning…
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July 19, 2023 – Fine tuning… CBC News - Elise von Scheel Alberta violent crime cases at risk of being tossed, chief justice and advocates call for help - 22% of active criminal cases in Alberta exceeded Jordan period The Jordan … [Read more...]
Feb 15, 2023 – Police drive city budgets…
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Feb 15, 2023 – Police drive city budgets… CBC Radio – Bob Becken 'Defund the police' calls in Canada began in 2020. Today, budgets continue to climb - 51% of Canadians supported the idea in 2020, according to a survey At one point, over … [Read more...]
More of the same…
December 20, 2021 by
Dec 20, 2021 CBC News – Darren Major Indigenous women make up almost half the female prison population, ombudsman says - Canada's prison ombudsman says Indigenous incarceration rates are at a 'historic high' This headline has to make us stop and … [Read more...]
Back to Parliament…
November 23, 2020 by
Nov 23, 2020 Policy Options – Adeline Iftene Abusive uses of Structured Intervention Units and the Correctional Service’s conduct mean Parliament must get rid of SIUs or adopt Senate amendments. The link provides a summary of the controversy … [Read more...]
Certainties
November 11, 2019 by
Nov. 11, 2019 National Newswatch – Glen Pearson It’s Important to Doubt Our Certainties In the aftermath of the federal election, and the general distaste for its headlong rush into thrashing personalities while avoid the issues, Pearson offers us … [Read more...]