Category Archives: Justice
Anand stands by military police chief despite force’s mishandling of cases
OTTAWA — Defence Minister Anita Anand is standing by defence chief Gen. Wayne Eyre's decision to keep Canada's top military police officer in his job for another two years. The extension was announced late Tuesday, the same day that a complaints
“Slippery slope”: Alberta’s Kenney questions federal-B.C. drug decriminalization plan
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he has concerns about the federal government’s decision to decriminalize possession of small amounts of illegal drugs in British Columbia. Kenney says the decision is a “slippery slope” and is counter-produ...
Court rules Alberta politician can appeal part of disciplinary decision for officer
CALGARY — The Alberta Court of Appeal has ruled a member of the legislative assembly can ask for a review on whether provincial rules allow for a presiding officer to temporarily demote a police officer. Shannon Phillips, who represents Lethbridge West...
Measures in new bill to keep guns from abusers, stalkers welcomed by advocates
OTTAWA — Planned new measures to keep guns out of the hands of abusers and stalkers are being welcomed by advocates who have long called for loopholes in the system to be closed. The Liberal government bill introduced this week proposes
Saskatchewan’s new justice minister ready to take on Ottawa, defend resources
REGINA — Challenging federal legislation and cracking down on rural crime are top of mind for Saskatchewan's new justice minister and attorney general. Bronwyn Eyre became the first woman appointed to the portfolio on Tuesday when Saskatchewan Premier...
‘Too much disorder:’ Edmonton’s Chinatown businesses keep doors locked — all day
EDMONTON — Some businesses in Edmonton's Chinatown district only operate with their doors locked all day. "If you really want to walk in, you have to knock," said Wen Wong, executive director of the Chinatown and Area Business Association. "We work her...
Another scandal for Quebec anti-corruption unit after ex-boss accused of media leaks
MONTREAL — Quebec's anti-corruption unit has taken another hit to its credibility after details of a court ruling released publicly this week said the former head of the police force derailed a high-profile fraud trial by orchestrating leaks to the
Prison service must do more to remove barriers for Indigenous, Black offenders: AG
OTTAWA — The federal auditor general says Canada's prison service has not given offenders timely access to programs to help ease them back into society, including courses specific to women, Indigenous people and visible minorities. Auditor general Kare...
Senior Mountie describes ‘beast’ of organization that oversaw mass shooting response
HALIFAX — A senior Nova Scotia Mountie involved in the response to the worst mass shooting in modern Canadian history told an inquiry Tuesday that confusion was inevitable as the police force rapidly built a "beast" of an organization to
Key elements of the Liberal government’s firearms-control announcement
OTTAWA — Key elements of the Liberal government's firearms-control announcement Monday: — A national freeze on importing, buying, selling or otherwise transferring handguns, with very limited exceptions; — Automatic removal of gun licences from people ...