Mentally Ill
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Canada’s justice minister defends fast tracking of bail reform billThe bill was introduced in the Senate on Tuesday afternoon, with the government's representative in the Upper Chamber signaling his hope that it passes quickly.CanadaSep 19, 2023
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‘D’Andre deserved better,’ family says of son shot and killed by police in BramptonThe family of a mentally ill man shot and killed by police in Brampton this spring says their son deserved better.Dec 17, 2020
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Public consultations to be held on expanding medical aid in dying to mentally illDanielle McCann said during a funding announcement in Montreal on Thursday that at least one day is planned at the end of February, but her office later suggested it could extend the consultation period beyond that.HealthJan 23, 2020
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‘I trusted them’: Family of man killed in RCMP shooting rallies against police brutalityKyaw Din was shot in a dispute with Ride Meadows RCMP officers who were called to his home on Aug. 11 to check on his well-being.CrimeOct 5, 2019
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Police watchdog investigating fatal officer-involved shooting in Maple RidgeThe victim's family says he had a history of mental illness and had barricaded himself inside his bedroom when police arrived.CrimeAug 11, 2019
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Ontario court rules sex-offender registry laws discriminate against mentally illThe ruling applies when a person has been found not criminally responsible because of a mental disorder and given an absolute discharge.CanadaApr 4, 2019
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Ottawa ordered to pay $20M for putting mentally ill inmates in solitary confinementThe judge says the $20 million sum will go to "additional mental health or program resources" in the penal system as well as legal fees.CanadaMar 26, 2019
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Ontario to end solitary confinement of inmates with mental illnessSegregation for the mentally ill will only be allowed under exceptional circumstances.CanadaJan 18, 2018
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Peterborough residents mourn loss of ‘Sister Carol’Carol Winter was a tireless advocate for the marginalized in Peterborough. She died Thursday morning in hospitalCanadaOct 19, 2017
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More direction needed for aboriginals and mentally ill in Canada’s justice systemThe "limited services" in the Canadian justice system focused on aboriginals and the mentally ill pose obstacles to helping reduce the numbers of both groups as offenders and victims.CanadaApr 10, 2016
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