Brad Johns
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Former N.S. justice minister says he resigned to maintain confidence in governmentBrad Johns said he decided to resign from the justice portfolio on Friday after several organizations that assist women told him about the damage his words had caused.CanadaApr 22
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N.S. justice minister resigns after saying domestic violence not an epidemicBrad Johns made the controversial comments while responding to a reporter’s question on the inquiry into the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting.CanadaApr 19
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Advocacy groups speak out against domestic violence comments by Nova Scotia ministerSeveral Nova Scotia groups that assist women are speaking out against comments on domestic violence by Justice Minister Brad Johns, and at least one is calling for his dismissal.PoliticsApr 19
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Domestic violence not epidemic, N.S. justice minister says on mass shooting anniversaryNova Scotia’s justice minister has apologized for saying he doesn’t believe domestic violence is an epidemic on the four-year anniversary of the province’s worst mass shooting.CanadaApr 18
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N.S. announces comprehensive policing review following 2020 mass shootingThe province says it will form a committee and may recommend changes on how policing is delivered in Nova Scotia, following a recommendation from the Mass Casualty Commission.PoliticsSep 29, 2023
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Nova Scotia to review freedom of information legislation after years of criticismJustice Minister Brad Johns says an internal committee led by the department's director of policy will look at the law and present options on how to modernize the legislation.PoliticsSep 28, 2023
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Desmond inquiry: relative says decision to dismiss judge was the wrong moveNova Scotia Premier Tim Houston said his government gave the judge leading the Lionel Desmond fatality inquiry several extensions to finish the final report prior to his dismissal.CanadaJul 13, 2023
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Nova Scotia to replace judge presiding over Lionel Desmond fatality inquiryThe attorney general has asked the chief judge of the provincial court to assign a new judge to finish the work started by the man who was presiding over the fatality inquiry.CanadaJul 4, 2023
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N.S. committee recommends businesses make accommodations for employees with children amid COVID-19'With schools closed, summer camps uncertain, and respite services limited, we know that many employees will face barriers to returning to work,' said MLA Claudia Chender.PoliticsMay 26, 2020
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Nova Scotia PCs announce their official opposition criticsAll 17 Tory MLAs have been assigned responsibilities for the new session, which will likely be called in the fall.PoliticsJun 19, 2017
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