Category Archives: Justice
Former judges to lead consultations on planned new wrongful convictions commission
OTTAWA — The federal Liberals have appointed two former judges to lead consultations on the creation of an independent commission to review possible wrongful convictions. Harry LaForme, former justice of the Ontario Court of Appeal, and Juanita Westmor...
‘Dollar clearing’ doesn’t give U.S. jurisdiction to charge Meng Wanzhou: lawyer
VANCOUVER — A lawyer for Meng Wanzhou says payments between a Huawei affiliate and an HSBC client that were cleared in American dollars do not give the United States jurisdiction to charge the executive. American authorities are seeking the extradition...
Ontario loses bid to quash $30M segregation ruling; immunity argument rejected
TORONTO — A $30-million class-action award against Ontario for its mistreatment of inmates in solitary confinement will stand, the Court of Appeal ruled on Wednesday. In its decision, the court dismissed the province's challenge to an earlier finding t...
RCMP will be able to participate in Clare’s Law in Alberta, Saskatchewan: Ottawa
OTTAWA — The federal government says RCMP in two Prairie provinces will be able to participate in a measure aimed at preventing people from becoming victims of domestic violence. Clare's Law comes into effect Thursday in Alberta and is already in
Winnipeg’s drinking water source of frustration for Indigenous community
TORONTO — About 100 million litres of fresh water flows west to the city of Winnipeg every day but the struggling Indigenous people who live on the shores of Shoal Lake say no benefits have ever flowed east to them. Compensation
Quebecers to hold events ahead of Easter holiday to honour female victims of violence
MONTREAL — Several events are taking place across Quebec ahead of the Easter holiday to honour the memories of the women who have recently died in the province from domestic assault. The association of Quebec bishops, Assemblee des eveques catholiques ...
Sister of woman found dead in northern Quebec says she was killed by male partner
MONTREAL — The sister of a Quebec woman found dead along with her partner in a remote village in the province's northern Nunavik region last week is calling on victims of domestic abuse to seek help. Maggie Naluiyuk said Tuesday she
Alberta brings in Clare’s Law allowing access to intimate partner’s criminal records
EDMONTON — Alberta is the second province to bring in a law that could help people at risk of domestic violence learn about their intimate partner's criminal record. The legislation, which is informally known as Clare's Law, comes into effect Thursday....
Alberta brings in Clare’s Law to allow access to intimate partner’s violent history
EDMONTON — Alberta is the second province to bring in a law that could help people at risk of domestic violence learn about their intimate partner's past. The legislation, which is informally known as Clare's Law, is to come into effect
B.C. auditor general postpones 10 performance audits, cites pandemic
VICTORIA — British Columbia's auditor general says COVID-19 is largely behind the postponement of 10 performance audits and potential delays to future reviews of the government's response to the pandemic. Michael Pickup said Tuesday evolving circumstan...
