Category Archives: Justice
Convoy organizer Tamara Lich to appeal bail conditions: lawyers
OTTAWA — Tamara Lich is appealing her bail conditions as she awaits trial on charges related to her role in organizing a protest that saw large trucks create gridlock in downtown Ottawa for several weeks. Diane Magas, a lawyer representing Lich,
Province and First Nations advocacy group team up to create youth healing lodge
THOMPSON, Man. — The Manitoba government and a First Nations advocacy group are working together on what the government says is a first-of-its-kind youth healing lodge in the province. Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen said Friday the province is provid...
A bilateral data-sharing deal with U.S. better than status quo, says privacy watchdog
WASHINGTON — Canada's privacy watchdog wants the federal government to ensure any bilateral data-sharing agreement with the United States includes "explicit safeguards" to protect the rights of Canadians. The two countries agreed this week to pursue a ...
Quebec justice minister seeks answers on criminal trial that occurred with ‘no trace’
MONTREAL — Quebec's justice minister says he's looking into a criminal trial in the province involving a police informant that took place entirely in secret and was kept off the official court docket. Simon Jolin-Barrette told reporters today he would ...
Mi’kmaq chiefs reject Acadian-Métis as distinct group, oppose Vautour N.B. land claim
FREDERICTON — Mi'kmaq chiefs in New Brunswick are speaking out to oppose the land claim by the family of the late Jackie Vautour involving property within Kouchibouguac National Park. For more than 50 years, the Vautours have claimed they are Acadian-...
Convoy protest was a national security threat, Ontario police boss says
OTTAWA — Ontario Provincial Police Commissioner Thomas Carrique said national security threat was identified as part of the so-called freedom convoy in Ottawa. Carrique said the province's intelligence bureau identified a threat associated with the len...
Prince George, B.C., apologizes for taking down part of a homeless camp
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — The City of Prince George, B.C., has apologized for the harm it caused to vulnerable people when it removed their structures from a homeless camp. The city also says in a separate statement issued Thursday that it
Victoria council committee supports voluntary reconciliation fund; final vote April 7
Victoria has moved a step closer to introducing a voluntary reconciliation fund that will give homeowners the option of contributing financially to local Indigenous nations later this year. A majority of city council committee members voted in favour...
Nova Scotia proposes ‘groundbreaking’ legislation to address systemic racism
HALIFAX — In what it calls a “groundbreaking” move, the Nova Scotia government is proposing legislation aimed at combating systemic racism, hate and inequity in the province. Developed by an all-party committee, the Dismantling Racism and Hate Act, tab...
Nova Scotia passes protection bubble bill for homes of senior health officials
HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia legislature quickly adopted new legislation Thursday protecting senior health officials from harassment and intimidation outside their homes. The unusual move saw amendments to the Access to Health Services Act unanimously pas...