Quebec judge invalidates parts of provincial, federal laws for medical aid in dying
The two laws stating who is entitled to medical assistance in dying were deemed too restrictive by Justice Christine Baudouin. Continue reading
Criminal Code
Liberal justice minister ‘committed’ to criminalizing conversion therapy, says Edmonton MP
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Attendees at a government roundtable in Edmonton on Thursday were assured that Ottawa is still exploring the possibility of making conversion therapy a Criminal Code offence. Continue reading
Edmonton group part of province-wide survey on hate crime
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Coalitions Creating Equity is working on a province-wide survey to see how much hate-based crime is happening in Alberta. Continue reading
Bob Layton: The wheels of justice grind slow in David Wynn case
The Criminal Code of Canada needs amending, Bob Layton says. Continue reading
Regina police see significant increase in number of outstanding warrants
Regina police said 71 per cent of people wanted on criminal code warrants don’t have a fixed address, which can cause challenges to officers. Continue reading
BC SPCA urging public support of federal bill defining bestiality, cracking down on animal fighting
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The proposed legislation would need to complete a third reading before Parliament breaks for the last time ahead of this year’s federal election. Continue reading
Man charged for sharing New Zealand shooting video — could this happen in Canada?
New Zealand police said possession or sharing of a video of the terrorist attack in Christchurch has been classed as an offence. What about in Canada? Continue reading
AGLC seizes $2.5M in contraband tobacco products from Edmonton storage locker
An estimated $2.5 million of contraband shisha and cigarettes were seized from a central Edmonton storage locker facility. Continue reading
Charges possible after hundreds of ‘thin’ cattle seized from Saskatchewan farmer
Agency executive director Don Ferguson says multiple properties were involved and that environmental conditions on a number of them were factors in the seizure. Continue reading
N.S. introduces policy ensuring fair treatment of Indigenous Peoples in courts
The Public Prosecution Service says the new approach recognizes the special legal and constitutional status of Indigenous Peoples, along with their unique history, circumstances and culture. Continue reading