Category Archives: Justice
Canadian Michael Kovrig tried in Beijing as Western nations protest
BEIJING — A second Canadian went on trial in Beijing on Monday after being detained for more than two years in apparent retaliation for the arrest in Vancouver of a top executive with Chinese telecom giant Huawei. The trial of former
B.C. signs deal with City of Victoria to end homeless camps, bring people inside
VICTORIA — An agreement that commits two levels of government to end current and future homeless encampments in British Columbia's capital city is a potential blueprint for similar deals, says the province's minister responsible for housing. The memor...
Trudeau ‘appalled’ by homophobic graffiti outside Ottawa mayor’s home
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's "appalled" that homophobic graffiti was painted on the road in front of Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson's home over the weekend.Trudeau says in a tweet that there's no place for this kind of
Meng’s lawyer urges judge to turf Mountie’s claim that he didn’t share info with FBI
VANCOUVER — A lawyer for Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou says a retired Mountie's refusal to testify in the extradition case adds weight to an argument that the officer shared information about her devices with U.S. investigators. Scott Fenton told a B.C...
Court rules in favour of New Brunswick First Nations in dispute on carbon tax revenue
FREDERICTON — Chiefs of New Brunswick's six Wolastoqey First Nations are claiming victory following a court decision that would see the province share a portion of carbon tax revenues. A Court of Queen's Bench judge ruled Friday the province has an
‘Shepherd ought to protect his flock:’ Judge fines, releases jailed Alberta pastor
STONY PLAIN, Alta. — An Alberta pastor who was kept in jail for violating a bail condition to comply with COVID-19 health orders was to be freed Monday without conditions. James Coates of GraceLife Church pleaded guilty to a charge of
U.S, U.K., Canada levy sanctions against China over actions against Uyghur Muslims
OTTAWA — Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States and the European Union levelled sanctions against Chinese officials Monday over human rights violations against minority Muslims in that country. "These measures reflect our grave concern with the...
Senate staffers fear new harassment policy being blocked by senators
OTTAWA — Some Senate staffers are concerned that a new policy meant to protect them from workplace harassment is being blocked in the upper house by a handful of senators. But Sen. Marilou McPhedran, who is leading the charge against the
St. John’s, N.L., diocese to sell property to settle Mount Cashel abuse claims
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Roman Catholic parishes in the St. John's area heard today that resolving the harm caused to victims of abuse at Mount Cashel orphanage is going to bring about a major restructuring of parishes and the diocese. In
St. John’s, N.L., diocese to sell property to settle Mount Cashel abuse claims
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Roman Catholic parishes in the St. John's area will be undergoing significant restructuring in the months ahead as the archdiocese works to resolve the harm caused to victims of abuse at Mount Cashel orphanage, parishioners learned
