Category Archives: Justice
For Mi’kmaq fishers, dreams of a peaceful harvest on N.S. waters repeatedly dashed
HALIFAX — Mi'kmaw fisherman Robert Syliboy says he dreams of peacefully trapping lobster off the shores of southwestern Nova Scotia. But the hopes of the 27-year-old from the Sipekne'katik First Nation have been repeatedly dashed by the vandalism and a...
Assembly of First Nations has ‘lost confidence’ in RCMP commissioner, says Bellegarde
OTTAWA — The head of the Assembly of First Nations says he is set to tell Prime Minister Justin Trudeau he has 'lost confidence' in RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki.National Chief Perry Bellegarde says he's taking this step after months of
Bellegarde wants Brenda Lucki out as head of RCMP
OTTAWA — The Assembly of First Nations has "lost confidence" in RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki after months of unrest, National Chief Perry Bellegarde said Friday as he called for her resignation. "The safety and security of all Canadians, including Fi...
Ottawa predicts system delays, backlogs unless court extends life of refugee pact
OTTAWA — The Trudeau government says there will be upheaval at the Canada-U.S. border early next year if a refugee pact between the two countries is allowed to expire. Federal lawyers are asking the Federal Court of Appeal to stay a
N.S. mass shooting probe will include look at RCMP actions, gender-based violence
HALIFAX — The joint public inquiry in response to the April mass shooting in Nova Scotia has announced a mandate that includes a probe of the RCMP response as well as the role of gender-based violence in the tragedy. The federal
First Nation says running water must be restored 24/7 before evacuees can return
The chief and council of a First Nation in a remote part of northwestern Ontario said Thursday that they won't send evacuees home until the community has access to running water 24/7. The condition is among a list of "minimum demands"
N.S. First Nation struggles to find market for ‘moderate livelihood fishery’ lobster
HALIFAX — Cheryl Maloney, a Mi'kmaq treaty advocate and member of Sipekne'katik First Nation, stood on a wharf in the rural fishing village in Saulnierville, N.S. Under a pitch-black sky, Maloney hauled a large lobster crate off a fishing boat an...
RCMP officers to begin wearing body-worn cameras in Nunavut later this year
OTTAWA — The RCMP says Mounties serving in Iqaluit are to be equipped with body-worn cameras later this year as part of a pilot project that aims to help strengthen accountability and public trust of the police force. The RCMP
RCMP officers to begin wearing body-worn cameras in Nunavut later this year
OTTAWA — The RCMP says Mounties serving in Iqaluit are to be equipped with body-worn cameras later this year as part of a pilot project that aims to help strengthen accountability and public trust of the police force. The RCMP
‘Bona fide police service:’ Alberta expanding power, status for First Nations police
EDMONTON — The Alberta government has introduced proposed changes to the province's Police Act which would expand the powers of First Nations police forces. The changes are part of a number of proposed amendments under the Justices Statutes Amendment A...
