Category Archives: Justice
Bloc Québécois MPs join Liberals to cut off debate on assisted-dying bill
OTTAWA — With the support of the Bloc Québécois, the minority Liberal government has moved to ensure a bill to expand access to medical assistance in dying is put to a final vote in the House of Commons today.Bloc MPs
Chinese media report says Michael Kovrig, Michael Spavor to face first trial ‘soon’
OTTAWA — A state-affiliated publication in China says two Canadian men will "soon" receive their first trial after more than two years in detention. But a spokesperson for Global Affairs Canada says Canadian diplomats have not been notified of any cou...
Chinese media report says Michael Kovrig, Michael Spavor to face first trial ‘soon’
OTTAWA — A state-affiliated publication in China says two Canadian men will "soon" receive their first trial after more than two years in detention. But a spokesperson for Global Affairs Canada says Canadian diplomats have not been notified of any cou...
Final report: More than $3B paid to 38,000 victims of residential schools
TORONTO — A new report says more than $3 billion has been paid out to victims of Canada's notorious residential schools. The report says more than 38,000 victims received compensation for sexual, physical and other abuse. The money was paid under settl...
Final report: More than $3B paid to compensate 28,000 victims of residential schools
TORONTO — The cost of compensating thousands of victims of Canada's notorious residential schools amounted to more than $3 billion, according to a report released on Thursday.The final report from the committee overseeing the compensation process that ...
Five things to know about next week’s Conservative policy convention
OTTAWA — Conservative party members will meet virtually next week for what officials say will be the largest convention in their history. The three-day event is the first since Erin O'Toole was elected leader last summer, and also since the last
Five things to know about next week’s Conservative policy convention
OTTAWA — Conservative party members will meet virtually next week for what officials say will be the largest convention in their history. The three-day event is the first since Erin O'Toole was elected leader last summer, and also since the last
New online system aims to combat delays and case backlogs in Ontario tribunals
TORONTO — The Ontario government says it will make its tribunals, including one tasked with handling disputes between landlords and tenants, more accessible online in an effort to combat delays and case backlogs exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Th...
New online system aims to combat delays and case backlogs in Ontario tribunals
TORONTO — The Ontario government says it will make its tribunals, including one tasked with handling disputes between landlords and tenants, more accessible online in an effort to combat delays and case backlogs exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Th...
No resolutions concerning abortion to make it into policy debate at Tory convention
OTTAWA — Conservative party members will debate a range of policy proposals at next weekend's convention but so far, none will be about abortion. That's despite a flat-out push by anti-abortion groups to get several proposals up for debate, including ...
