Mentally Ill

• Canada’s justice minister defends fast tracking of bail reform bill

  The bill was introduced in the Senate on Tuesday afternoon, with the government's representative in the Upper Chamber signaling his hope that it passes quickly.

  Canada

  Sep 19, 2023
  
• ‘D’Andre deserved better,’ family says of son shot and killed by police in Brampton

  The family of a mentally ill man shot and killed by police in Brampton this spring says their son deserved better.

  Dec 17, 2020
  
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• Public consultations to be held on expanding medical aid in dying to mentally ill

  Danielle McCann said during a funding announcement in Montreal on Thursday that at least one day is planned at the end of February, but her office later suggested it could extend the consultation period beyond that.

  Health

  Jan 23, 2020
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• ‘I trusted them’: Family of man killed in RCMP shooting rallies against police brutality

  Kyaw Din was shot in a dispute with Ride Meadows RCMP officers who were called to his home on Aug. 11 to check on his well-being.

  Crime

  Oct 5, 2019
• Police watchdog investigating fatal officer-involved shooting in Maple Ridge

  The victim's family says he had a history of mental illness and had barricaded himself inside his bedroom when police arrived.

  Crime

  Aug 11, 2019
• Ontario court rules sex-offender registry laws discriminate against mentally ill

  The ruling applies when a person has been found not criminally responsible because of a mental disorder and given an absolute discharge.

  Canada

  Apr 4, 2019
• Ottawa ordered to pay $20M for putting mentally ill inmates in solitary confinement

  The judge says the $20 million sum will go to "additional mental health or program resources" in the penal system as well as legal fees.

  Canada

  Mar 26, 2019
• Ontario to end solitary confinement of inmates with mental illness

  Segregation for the mentally ill will only be allowed under exceptional circumstances.

  Canada

  Jan 18, 2018
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• Peterborough residents mourn loss of ‘Sister Carol’

  Carol Winter was a tireless advocate for the marginalized in Peterborough. She died Thursday morning in hospital

  Canada

  Oct 19, 2017
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• More direction needed for aboriginals and mentally ill in Canada’s justice system

  The "limited services" in the Canadian justice system focused on aboriginals and the mentally ill pose obstacles to helping reduce the numbers of both groups as offenders and victims.

  Canada

  Apr 10, 2016