Category Archives: Justice
U.S. could learn from elections in other countries including Canada: expert
The United States could have avoided the "crippling political paralysis" it is experiencing if it had a central elections administrator like in other democracies, says an American professor who teaches in Canada. Prof. Jason Opal of the history and cla...
Quebec woman accused of mailing poison to Trump to remain in jail until trial
A Quebec woman accused of sending a poisoned letter to United States President Donald Trump will be held in a Washington, D.C.-area jail until her trial. Pascale Ferrier, who appeared in a Washington, D.C., district court by teleconference Wednes...
Passengers can soon apply for numbers aimed at ending no-fly mix-ups: Public Safety
OTTAWA — Air travellers will be able to apply within two weeks for unique codes intended to prevent mismatches with names on the country's no-fly list, Public Safety Canada said Wednesday. The "Canadian Travel Number" is a key step in revamping
Mother of Halifax man who died in police cell struggles to find lawyer to make case
HALIFAX — The mother of a man who died in a Halifax police jail cell says her ability to press complaints against police officers will be jeopardized unless she find a lawyer to take on her case for free.Jeannette Rogers,
George Floyd’s brother rallies voters on Election Day
NEW YORK — The murmurs spread quickly among the poll workers late Tuesday morning at a Brooklyn neighbourhood station: George Floyd’s brother was present. A few came up to Terrence Floyd, whose brother George died at the hands of Minneapolis police,
Court hears about other claims: Hearing over Broncos lawsuit adjourned
REGINA — A judge has delayed a hearing on a lawsuit stemming from the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash after lawyers for a proposed class action argued they should be involved. Sixteen people were killed and 13 others were injured when
Teacher tells Bill 21 court challenge that her hijab is not source of ‘discord’
MONTREAL — Another Muslim teacher took the stand at the court challenge to Quebec's secularism law on Tuesday, testifying that her hijab has no impact on her ability to teach. “I do not see any conflict between my faith and the
Uganda police arrest Bobi Wine after presidential nomination
KAMPALA, Uganda — Ugandan police on Tuesday again arrested Bobi Wine, a popular singer and opposition presidential hopeful, just after he was successfully certified as a candidate in next year's election. Wine, who is bidding to unseat Uganda’s long-ti...
Mural on systemic racism has led to ‘difficult conversations’: Victoria mayor
VICTORIA — Mayor Lisa Helps says the vandalism of art in public places isn't acceptable after a mural in Victoria that has sparked a debate over freedom of expression and systemic racism was defaced on the weekend. The "More Justice, More
Manitoba plans infrastructure protection law, private liquor and education reform
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is planning to prevent blockades of railways, roads and other infrastructure by making them a separate offence under provincial law. The government also revealed plans Monday to amalgamate collective bargaining by tea...
