‘Racism causes injury to our hearts’: Protest against systemic racism held in Halifax
March organizer Raymond Sheppard says there are many untold tragedies from people who endure racism. Continue reading
Legislation
Groups question impact new Clare’s Law will have in Saskatchewan
Clare’s Law started in the United Kingdom in 2014 after a woman named Clare Wood was murdered by a partner who police knew had a violent record. Continue reading
B.C. Liberals calling on province to stagger welfare cheques to avoid ‘Welfare Wednesday’
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
First responders have seen a significant increase in overdose calls and overdose deaths on the days welfare cheques are released and the days immediately after. Continue reading
B.C. government introduces legislation to ban the practice of hiding home ownership
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Finance Minister Carole James introduced legislation on Tuesday that, if passed, will establish a public registry of beneficial owners of property in B.C. Continue reading
NDP MLA Ravi Kahlon accused of conflict of interest for role on ridesharing committee
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Kahlon has been accused of conflict of interest by being a member of the all-party ridesharing committee, while his father owns a Bluebird cab in Victoria. Continue reading
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Review of the effectiveness of child protective system in New Brunswick released
The review from Savoury comes after a shocking case of child neglect in Saint John where five children were left without food and lived in dire conditions. Continue reading
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale discusses national security priorities
Canada’s Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale said about 40,000 people worldwide have been lured into the terrorist cause by Daesh (ISIS) since its beginning. Continue reading
Nova Scotia’s body art legislation comes into effect in February
Rachel Boomer, a spokesperson for the Department of Environment, said the seven-year delay in implementing the Safe Body Art Act was the result of planning and consultation. Continue reading
B.C. youth parliament takes over at B.C. legislature over winter break
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
From now until Monday, B.C. youth parliamentarians will occupy the seats of the B.C. legislature as part of the annual B.C. youth parliament (BCYP). Continue reading
Ottawa allowed 4-month reprieve to amend solitary confinement law struck down as unconstitutional
In its decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal extended the deadline until April 30, 2019. Continue reading