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Ziegel: More proof that Canada’s judges need closer scrutiny

On Nov. 24 of this year the Supreme Court of Canada granted leave to appeal to Monica Cojocaru, a young West Coast mother, suing in her own right and on behalf of her now 10-year old permanently and severely brain … Continue reading

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HIV-positive Canadians who don’t tell sex partners shouldn’t go to jail: doctors

Canadians living with HIV/AIDS should no longer face a prison sentence for not telling their sexual partners, according to an acclaimed Canadian doctor who helped revolutionize treatment of the disease worldwide. According to Dr. Julio Montaner, director of the B.C. … Continue reading

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Denial of Khadr extradition a ‘victory’ for human rights: lawyer

OTTAWA — A Supreme Court of Canada decision that has shut the door on the possibility of extraditing Abdullah Khadr, the brother of Omar Khadr, to the United States was hailed by one legal expert Thursday as an “important victory … Continue reading

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Federal fraud bill takes effect

MONTREAL – Financial fraudsters could face a minimum of two years in prison under a new federal law, but some victims don’t think the legislation has the teeth to put the bite on white-collar criminals. The new minimum sentence applies … Continue reading

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Act of heroism exposes Canada’s ‘arcane’ and ‘contradictory’ self-defence laws

On a rainy day in May 2010, Joe and Marilyn Singleton returned from dinner to their rural acreage near Taber, Alta. The couple usually left the lights off to save energy. But on this night, the lights were on and … Continue reading

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Homeowners not required to flee intruders: court

When someone is under attack in their own home, fleeing the premises is never a requirement, the Ontario Court of Appeal has affirmed. In its decision this week, the court ordered a new trial for Cedric Forde, a career criminal … Continue reading

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Wearing masks at riots should be a crime, Victoria chief says (1)

Hiding one’s face behind a mask or bandana during events like the Stanley Cup riot, or at a protest, should be a criminal offence, says Victoria Police Chief Jamie Graham. Such a measure would have greatly assisted police trying to … Continue reading

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Morton: Parliament should make our prostitution laws, not judges

Imagine a nation with rampant, open prostitution. A significant number of the poorest prostitutes come from aboriginal backgrounds, often with drug and alcohol addiction. A constant undercurrent of violence and disease running through the sex trade. Police occasionally crack down, … Continue reading

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