Category Archives: Justice
Court to rule on motion to allow sale of flavoured e-cigarettes in New Brunswick
FREDERICTON — A New Brunswick judge has reserved his decision on a motion to suspend the province's ban on flavoured e-cigarettes. Judge Terrance Morrison of the Court of Queen's Bench heard arguments in a Burton, N.B., courtroom Tuesday and will deliv...
More RCMP sent to bolster international court war crimes investigation of Russia
OTTAWA — Canada is sending additional RCMP officers to assist the International Criminal Court investigation into possible war crimes by Russia in its invasion of Ukraine. Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino said Tuesday the "war machine" of Preside...
Alberta’s Kenney interviewed by RCMP in criminal probe tied to party leadership race
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he has been interviewed by RCMP as part of an investigation into potential criminal identity fraud in the 2017 United Conservative Party leadership contest. “I did an interview at (their) request, once,” Ken...
Ontario MPP Randy Hillier released with conditions following arrest
OTTAWA — Randy Hillier, an independent member of Ontario's legislature, has been released with several conditions after he surrendered to Ottawa police Monday. He faces nine charges related to his involvement in the protest that seized the core of the ...
N.S. mass shooting inquiry: RCMP officers doubted reports about replica police car
HALIFAX — The first three RCMP officers who responded to the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting testified Monday they were initially doubtful the killer was in a marked RCMP vehicle, even though a dispatcher relayed that information from two 911
B.C. family court mediation not adequate for domestic violence victims: advocates
VANCOUVER — New provincial family court rules in British Columbia meant to resolve legal matters without going to court have been called "effective" by the province, but some lawyers and advocates say they don't adequately address the needs of victims
Alberta moves ahead with human trafficking panel’s recommendation for special office
CALGARY — Alberta's United Conservative government is moving ahead with calls to action from a task force on human trafficking, including establishing an office to combat the practice. Premier Jason Kenney told a news conference in Calgary on Sunday wh...
RCMP staffing shortfall needs scrutiny from N.S. mass shooting probe: lawyer
HALIFAX — An active shooter was on the loose in Portapique, N.S, buildings were burning, and it was left to three RCMP officers to advance into the mayhem on April 18, 2020. "I'll be kind of frank with you here. Three
Experts disagree on violent threat posed by incels in Canada
VANCOUVER — Some experts say violent online rhetoric among so-called involuntary celibates is a concern as pandemic rules lift, but others say the threat of violence is overstated among a group of men who need mental health support. Involuntary celibat...
Mohawk community in Quebec voted in favour of exhumation of allegedly abusive priest
MONTREAL — The First Nation of Kahnawake outside of Montreal has voted in favour of exhuming the remains of a priest who is alleged to have committed sexual abuse. Melissa Montour-Lazare, the spokesperson for the group demanding the exhumation, says i...