Category Archives: Justice
Long-term care residents allowed more than one visitor in B.C. as of April 1
VICTORIA — Long-term care residents in British Columbia will soon be allowed more than one visitor and to give their loved ones a hug after more than a year of tough restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19. Provincial health officer
Saskatchewan to bring in own carbon price on fuel following SCOC decision: premier
REGINA — Saskatchewan, one of the biggest foes of a federal carbon tax, plans to charge one of its own after a legal defeat in its drawn-out battle against Ottawa. Premier Scott Moe announced the policy shift hours after the Supreme
Forces ombud backs predecessor’s handling of Vance allegation
OTTAWA — Military ombudsman Greg Lick is defending the way his predecessor Gary Walbourne handled an allegation of sexual misconduct involving former defence chief Gen. Jonathan Vance, saying he would have followed the exact same steps.Lick says Walbou...
Ombudsman rebuts Sajjan’s assertions on predecessor’s handling of Vance allegation
OTTAWA — Military ombudsman Greg Lick issued a strong rebuke of Canada’s defence minister on Thursday, after Harjit Sajjan suggested Lick’s predecessor could have done more with an allegation of sexual misconduct against Gen. Jonathan Vance. Testifying...
Manitoba premier says he will continue court fight over federal carbon tax
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister promised Thursday to push ahead with a court challenge against the federal carbon tax, despite a Supreme Court of Canada ruling that Ottawa has the authority to impose one. The high court, in a split
Manitoba’s families minister calls for review of boy’s death after caregivers charged
WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s family minister has ordered a review into the death of a three-year-old boy in a remote fly-in First Nations community nearly three years ago. Rochelle Squires said the review gives the director of child and family services the
Supreme Court to review provisions on evidence of sexual history in assault cases
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will look at the constitutionality of provisions that govern evidence about an alleged assault victim's sexual history. The decision comes in the case of Shane Reddick, who was charged with sexual assault and, in
Supreme Court to review provisions on evidence of sexual history in assault cases
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will look at the constitutionality of provisions that govern evidence about an alleged assault victim's sexual history. The decision comes in the case of Shane Reddick, who was charged with sexual assault and, in
A quick look at some of the reaction to the Supreme Court carbon price decision
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada ruled Thursday the federal carbon price is entirely constitutional. Here's a quick look at some of the reaction to the decision: "The Supreme Court recognized that policies related to emission reduction touch on fed...
In split decision, Supreme Court says the federal carbon price is constitutional
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada ruled Thursday that the national price on pollution is entirely constitutional, upholding a pivotal piece of the Liberal climate-change plan. The case brings a legal end to a years-long battle between Ottawa and man...
