National Police Federation, police chiefs association favour bail reform bill, but advocacy groups wary of bail denial as ‘red herring’
Justice Minister David Lametti ‘has been clear that Bill C-48 is only one part of a larger picture when it comes to reforming the criminal justice system and keeping people safe,’ according to his press secretary Diana Ebadi.
Disclosure to victims can outstrip an offender’s right to privacy
For a government agency to claim that they cannot disclose information for privacy reasons is not an excuse that is either acceptable or defensible today.
Let’s get serious about the federal framework to reduce recidivism
In the absence of a plan, there are concerning problems that urgently need to be addressed if this government is serious about tackling recidivism and making Canadian communities safer.
More funding for NGOs on disaster relief amid calls to ensure fire support goes beyond current ‘policy window’
Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair announced an additional $82-million over three years to support the disaster response capacity of non-government organizations.
Federal Court forces Public Safety to do the right thing for First Nations policing
It should go without saying, but the lesson for today is this: don’t underfund Indigenous Peoples’ well-being.
Disaster funding, adaptation and resilience plans emerge as Canada endures worst wildfire season on record
A survey from Abacus Data and Clean Energy Canada shows many Canadians have linked this year’s record wildfire season with climate change.
Capitalizing on Ottawa’s COVID-19 digital breakthrough: crucial next steps to build on the feds’ digital shift before next crisis
Parliamentarians and all Canadians must reaffirm the importance of the digital shift, and make a non-partisan effort to keep up pressuring the government to continue investing and moving ahead.
Feds asked to consider national fire service as country grapples with ‘new normal’ wildfire season
So far this year, more than 2,600 fires have burnt through 5.3 million hectares. As of June 15, 458 fires were burning across the country, of which 235 were out of control. Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair said this year’s fire season is the worst of the 21st century.
With toxic, partisan mudslinging on both sides of the House, MPs are ‘unleashing a force’ they ‘may not be able to control,’ politicos warn
Politicians need to respect their profession the way medical and legal community does, or it will debase the entire system, says Donald Savoie. ‘You could win power and destroy your profession. You need to be very careful.’
Feds ignoring diaspora communities, stalling on foreign interference
It feels as though at every turn our government has been doing the absolute least to contain the dismay and political consequences.
