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Supporters celebrate passing of Keira’s Law, aimed at battling domestic abuseA party celebrating passage of laws educating judges on the dangers of domestic and intimate partner violence was hosted by politicians and supporters in Burlington, Ont.CanadaAug 17, 2023
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‘Enough is Enough’ rally rolls through Penticton, other cities across B.C.Thursday’s rallies caught the attention of B.C. Premier David Eby, who says his government stands behind those calling for more public safety measures to be implemented.CrimeApr 27, 2023
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Canada’s Senate passes Keira’s Law aimed at educating decision-makers on domestic violenceKeira’s Law was tabled in 2022 seeking to protect children involved in custody litigation following the tragic death of a four-year-old in Milton, Ont.CanadaApr 19, 2023
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New bill calls for Alberta judges to be trained in sexual assault law, recognizing stereotypesThe Alberta government has introduced a bill that would require new provincial court judges to be trained in sexual assault law.PoliticsMar 30, 2022
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Keira’s Law aims to educate judges about domestic violence'If we can get this private member's bill passed, then I believe Keira's legacy will be a positive one,' said Pam Damoff, MP for Oakville—North Burlington.CrimeMar 24, 2022
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2 provincial court judges appointed in SaskatchewanThe Saskatchewan government announced two appointments including Bradley Shane Mitchell as a new provincial court judge in Saskatoon.CanadaNov 5, 2021
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Beverley Browne, first chief justice of Nunavut, dies in Edmonton at age 68Beverley Browne, the first chief justice in Canada's largest and youngest territory, has died in Edmonton at the age of 68. She was Nunavut's top judge for 10 years.CanadaMar 26, 2021
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Canada’s judiciary system must decide what training judges need, chief justice saysRichard Wagner's comments came just two weeks after the Trudeau government introduced legislation that would require new judges to commit to training in sexual-assault law.CanadaFeb 19, 2020
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Appeal court ruling on whether Prince Albert, Sask. violated pro-life group’s charter rightsA pro-life group was in the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal arguing the City of Prince Albert infringed on its right to free expression.CanadaJan 22, 2020
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Should Canadian judges be active on social media? Ethical review attempts to set standardsWhether Canadian judges should be active on Twitter, Facebook or other social media and what involvement they should have in community life are among issues under a review that aims to modernize ethical guidance for those on the bench.CanadaMar 24, 2019
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