Mandatory Minimums
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Trudeau says Tory ‘tough on crime’ rhetoric only tough on Black, Indigenous CanadiansCanadian data shows Black and Indigenous Canadians are disproportionately impacted by mandatory minimum sentences, which the former Conservative government expanded.CanadaMay 18, 2022
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As Trudeau nears end of first 100 days, here’s what’s left on key to-do listBills banning conversion therapy and the intimidation of health-care workers passed in December, as did legislation implementing a mandatory 10 days of paid sick leave.CanadaJan 30, 2022
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Is the ‘War on Drugs’ over? Canada is seeing a ‘shift’ in its approach to drugs, experts say"The war on drugs has been a failure," said a professor. Now, amid rising overdoses, lawmakers across Canada are shifting their stance on opioids, magic mushrooms and other drugs.CanadaDec 8, 2021
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Liberals move to axe mandatory minimums for some drug, gun offencesThe bill would let judges exercise discretion in imposing sentences including considerations of the individual's experience with systemic racism.CanadaDec 7, 2021
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Is the Liberal government’s promise to repeal mandatory minimum sentences dead?'Repealing mandatory minimum sentences may be exactly the sort of pressure-release valve that our overburdened courts need,' says lawyer Michael Spratt.PoliticsJan 18, 2020
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Alberta mothers join MP in calling for changes to impaired driving lawsSt. Albert - Edmonton MP Michael Cooper wants the federal government to reconsider proposed changes to the way impaired drivers are prosecuted in Canada — and he's not alone.CanadaJun 10, 2018
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Trudeau government eye exceptions to mandatory minimum sentencesA report prepared for the Justice Department says "a politically viable strategy" is to craft exemptions to mandatory minimums that kick in when certain criteria are met, as seen in several other countries.CanadaAug 21, 2016
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Fate of Harper’s policies: Pandas can stay, but omnibus bills may goIt didn't take long for the new Liberal government to start signalling change as it formally took power in Ottawa.PoliticsNov 9, 2015
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Justin Trudeau might repeal some mandatory minimums if electedIf elected, Liberal leader Justin Trudeau says he’d consider repealing some of the mandatory minimum sentences introduced by the Conservative government.PoliticsSep 25, 2015
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Mandatory minimums for gun crimes unconstitutional: Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that the Harper government's law requiring mandatory minimum sentences for gun crimes is unconstitutional.PoliticsApr 14, 2015
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