Category Archives: Justice
Quebec students push for law to stop sexual violence in elementary and high schools
MONTREAL — Sophie was 15 years old when she says her history teacher made comments about her breasts in front of the entire class. She reported what happened to a support staff member at her high school. But instead of being taken seriou...
Quebec committee stands by legal clinic after founder’s departure on misconduct claim
QUEBEC — An all-party Quebec committee looking at helping victims and survivors of sexual and conjugal violence say they stand behind a legal clinic following the recent departure of its founder due to misconduct allegations. The committee compris...
U.S. left out key statements by Huawei executive in extradition request: lawyer
VANCOUVER — A former adviser to the U.S. State Department says the American government omitted key statements by Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou in order to support its extradition case against her. The U.S. used a presentation Meng m...
Police chiefs embrace health-led response to dealing with people in mental crisis
OTTAWA — Police chiefs say they support closer collaboration with crisis workers to help prevent tragedies when their officers confront people dealing with mental-health issues. Peel Regional Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah says sending two police ...
Stronach family settles feud that divided founder Frank and daughter Belinda
TORONTO — A high-profile feud among members of the Stronach family has been resolved out of court, ending a potentially messy legal drama. Under a settlement announced Thursday by The Stronach Group, control of the family ...
B.C. adds $36 million to create 123 addiction treatment beds for youth
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it is committing $36 million over nearly three years to fund more addiction treatment space for youth. Mental Health and Addictions Minister Judy Darcy says the investment will add 123 new treatment beds ...
‘It’s not just about me’: McKenna cites need to protect politicians from threats
OTTAWA — Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna said Thursday that new measures must be taken to protect Canadian politicians from threatening behaviour. Her comments come after police launched an investigation this week into an incident&n...
Supreme Court won’t review disclosure ruling in case of alleged defamation
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will not review a judge's decision to grant author Steven Galloway access to emails between a woman who accused him of sexual assault and staff at the University of British Columbia. Galloway, former chair
New court date in Saskatchewan’s fight to get teepee off legislature lawn
REGINA — The Saskatchewan government's request to have an Indigenous man's teepee removed from the lawn at the legislature has been put over and will be heard in court a few days before he plans to end his protest. Provincial lawyers hav...
Feds seeking private consultant to design firearm buyback program
OTTAWA — The federal government is turning to the private sector to design and possibly help run a massive buyback of newly prohibited firearms. Public Safety Canada has invited 15 consulting firms to come up with a "range of options and
