Category Archives: Justice
RCMP supervisor during N.S. mass shooting took extended leave amid second-guessing
HALIFAX — One of the Mounties who oversaw the initial response to the mass shooting in Nova Scotia was off work for at least 16 months afterwards, saying he struggled with questions about his own decisions during the rampage. Staff Sgt.
Up to 831 RCMP officers approved to join Ottawa police as motorcycle convoy arrives
OTTAWA — The Ottawa police services board has approved the appointment of up to 831 RCMP officers to help municipal police, who are promising a heavy presence in the capital and zero tolerance for hate this weekend. Ottawa police asked the
Plea deal offered to Quebec woman accused of sending poison to Donald Trump
WASHINGTON — United States prosecutors say they've offered a plea deal to the Montreal-area woman accused of mailing poison to former president Donald Trump. The deal would include the three charges Ferrier faces related to a letter containing ricin th...
‘End the crisis’: Alberta prosecutors hope for resolution of concerns in latest talks
EDMONTON — A group representing Alberta prosecutors is to meet with the government Wednesday to try to resolve concerns that have Crown lawyers considering job action. The Alberta Crown Attorneys' Association sent a letter last month to Premier Jason K...
Fraud risk management at B.C.’s $16-billion Site C dam project can improved: auditor
VICTORIA — British Columbia's auditor general says Crown-owned BC Hydro can improve its management of potential fraud risks at the $16 billion Site C dam project. Michael Pickup says an audit found the Crown corporation has some elements of fraud
Commissioner for Emergencies Act inquiry ‘thoughtful’ and ‘decisive’: colleagues
OTTAWA — The newly appointed inquiry commissioner set to probe the government's use of the Emergencies Act is described by colleagues as thoughtful and decisive in his approach to the law. Justice Paul Rouleau has served as an Ontario Appeal Court
Justice minister invokes cabinet secrecy around use of Emergencies Act
OTTAWA — Justice Minister David Lametti repeatedly invoked cabinet confidentiality in his appearance before a special committee tasked with investigating the government’s use of the Emergencies Act. Lametti was asked pointed questions Tuesday evening ...
Access-to-info system at Library and Archives Canada in ‘bleak state’: watchdog
OTTAWA — Library and Archives Canada is frequently failing to answer formal requests for historical records in a timely way, says a new report from the federal information watchdog that calls on the Liberal government to make fundamental changes. The s...
Quebec lawyers ask for more time to get details about 2012 threats against PQ leader
MONTREAL — Lawyers for the Quebec government asked a court on Monday for more time to unearth details about six threats allegedly made against former Parti Québécois leader Pauline Marois on the day of the 2012 Quebec provincial election. A civil
Ontario government to spend $1.2 billion on new correctional complex in Thunder Bay
THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Ontario is investing $1.2 billion to build a new Thunder Bay Correctional Complex, set to be completed by the fall of 2026. Solicitor General Sylvia Jones made the announcement today and says it's part of building a
