Category Archives: Justice
Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin’s request for reinstatement in vaccine campaign now with judge
OTTAWA — A Federal Court judge is now considering whether to reinstate Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin as the head of Canada’s vaccine distribution campaign following two days of arguments between his lawyers and the government around who ultimately decided to r...
Gun-control group urges Trudeau to name new minister to advance Liberal promises
OTTAWA — An influential voice on gun control says it is time for a new cabinet minister to usher in the re-elected Liberal government's promised firearm measures. In a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the group PolySeSouvient calls for the
B.C. judge denies injunction extension over Fairy Creek logging
VICTORIA — A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has denied a forest company's application to extend an injunction against blockades by people opposed to the logging of old-growth trees in the Fairy Creek area of southern Vancouver Island. Justice Dou...
Lawyer argues general’s removal from vaccine campaign threatens military independence
OTTAWA — A lawyer for Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin painted the senior military officer’s abrupt removal as head of Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout in May as a threat to the independence of the Canadian Armed Forces. The comments came Tuesday during the
Joyce Echaquan’s loved ones urge action on racism on the anniversary of her death
JOLIETTE, Que. — One year after Joyce Echaquan was mocked by staff as she lay dying in hospital, her family and community members called on Quebecers to honour her legacy by acknowledging systemic racism in health care and throughout society. Echaquan,...
Guilty plea for former B.C. social worker accused of stealing money from foster kids
KELOWNA, B.C. — A former British Columbia social worker accused of stealing money from foster children under his care has pleaded guilty in a Kelowna court. The BC Prosecution Service says Robert Riley Saunders pleaded guilty to fraud over $5,000, brea...
Significant amount of money may have been misappropriated: Manitoba Tories
WINNIPEG — Two men have been charged with stealing money from a Progressive Conservative constituency association in Manitoba. Party spokesman Keith Stewart says a significant amount of money may have been misappropriated from the Waverley constituency...
Biden pressed China’s Xi to release the two Michaels in recent phone call: WH
U.S. President Joe Biden pressed his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to release Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig during their Sept. 9 telephone call. The call was the second between the two leaders and was billed at the time by both
Quebec to offer four-hour free legal consult for conjugal, sexual violence victims
MONTREAL — The Quebec government says it will offer up to four hours of free legal advice for victims of sexual assault or domestic violence. Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette announced the program today in Montreal. He says the government will giv...
China: 2 Canadians in prisoner swap freed for health reasons
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Two Canadians detained in late 2019 who were allowed to return to Canada in a prisoner swap were released on bail for health reasons, China's Foreign Ministry said Monday.
