Ewert v. Canada
Ewert v. Canada is a case being heard by the Supreme Court of Canada on Thursday, October 12, 2017, challenging the use of prisoner risk assessment tests that can be […]
Canadian assisted suicide advocates hope for clear ruling
By Canadian Press/Beacon News Published May 19, 2014 Canadian assisted suicide advocates hope for clear ruling A B.C. civil liberties group has filed their written argument against an appeal […]
Despite controversy, filming of new season of Border Security underway
By Marsha Lederman/ Globe and Mail Published May 9, 2014 Well, it was one way to get Canadians talking about Canadian TV – but certainly not the kind of […]
Tories back reality show Border Security despite advice
By Jim Bronskill/ Globe and Mail Published May 8, 2014 The Conservative government is backing a third season of the controversial reality TV program Border Security despite a written […]
Border Security returns amid controversy following Vancouver raid
By Marsha Lederman/ Globe and Mail Published May 7, 2014 The television series Border Security is returning, despite the ongoing controversy surrounding the show. Production on season three began […]
‘Border Security’ TV series films third season despite CBSA concerns, complaints about B.C. raid
By Douglas Quan/ Montreal Gazette Published May 5, 2014 Citing public criticism and a need to focus on “our key priorities,” Canada’s top border enforcement official last fall recommended […]
Existing voter ID laws effective, feds tell Supreme Court
By The Canadian Press/ CBC News Published May 5, 2014 A previous round of Conservative voter identification rules enacted in 2007 effectively met Parliament’s need for electoral integrity without being […]
Federal lawyers tell Supreme Court that existing voter ID laws are effective
By Bruce Cheadle/ Globe and Mail Published May 5, 2014 A previous round of Conservative voter identification rules enacted in 2007 effectively met Parliament’s need for electoral integrity without […]
New trial ordered for men accused of smuggling Tamil asylum seekers into Canada
By The Canadian Press / The Province Published on May 1, 2014 VANCOUVER — A new trial has been ordered for four men accused of human smuggling in connection to one of […]
Election bill committee hears from civil libertarians, academics
By Kady O’Malley / CBC Published on April 2, 2014 As the parliamentary work week hits the halfway point, MPs will disappear behind the closed doors of caucus for their […]
