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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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Would bigger volunteer firefighter tax credit boost recruits? ‘We can’t wait’Gord Johns was supported by volunteer firefighter associations in a press conference Wednesday where he said an increase to the volunteer firefighter tax credit is 'critical.'CanadaJun 21, 2023
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Niagara MP’s bill opposing Bernardo-like transfers likely to be revisited in fallNiagara Falls MP Tony Baldinelli, who brought a Corrections bill to the House Of Commons this week, saw his attempt to fast-track it to the Senate using unanimous consent denied.CrimeJun 16, 2023
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Whitby mayor backs proposed bill taking aim at abusive elected officialsWhitby's mayor Elizabeth Roy is joining a long list of leaders throwing their support behind Bill 5. The private member's bill aims to hold local leaders accountable for behaviour.CanadaMay 12, 2023
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Firefighters, paramedics voice support for B.C. MP’s bill to protect first respondersThe proposed B.C. private member's bill would amend the Criminal Code to make assaults against health-care workers and first responders an aggravating factor during sentencing.PoliticsApr 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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B.C. MP introduces private members’ bill aimed at protecting first respondersIn recent days police in B.C. have allegedly been shot at with a pellet gun and stabbed with a hypodermic needle.CrimeMar 14, 2023
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B.C. Liberal private member’s bill aims to bolster hospitals’ suicide prevention toolsA new B.C. bill would require hospital staff to try and contact a person's close family members when they are apprehended under the Mental Health Act.HealthMar 8, 2023
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BC Liberal MLA to pitch bill updating mental health law after VPD officer’s suicideGlobal News has learned the family of VPD Const. Nicole Chan will be in Victoria to watch BC Liberal South Surrey MLA Elenore Sturko introduce the bill.HealthMar 7, 2023
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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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