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Canada Is Torturing Inmates With Solitary Confinement, Report Finds
The research, using the government’s own data, alleges Canada is not respecting various court rulings, its own laws, international standards, or a United Nations convention on torture.
Canada’s Prisons Face Hundreds of New COVID-19 Cases Through ‘Fault and Negligence’
Despite what Public Safety Minister Bill Blair says, federal prisons are ignoring their own COVID-19 guidelines, according to prisoners and advocates.
US Billionaire Allowed to Skip Quarantine Because of a Border Mistake: Minister
A U.S. billionaire, who is one of the top donors to the republican party, was allowed to enter Canada and skip the two week mandatory quarantine because of a border agency mistake, officials say.
Canada’s Top Cop Says Criminalizing Drugs Doesn’t Work, But He’ll Keep Doing it Anyway
Bill Blair argues decriminalization could be harder on drug users
Trudeau Government Moves to Renew Solitary Confinement Panel After Backlash
The move comes shortly after a VICE News story revealed a scathing report had been sent to the government by the panel of experts.
Justin Trudeau’s Assault-Rifle Ban Could Cost Gun Sellers Hundreds of Millions
Firearms retailers says the ban will decimate their industry and are lobbying gun owners to vote Conservative in the next election.
Canada Has Failed to Protect Inmates From Pandemic, Lawsuit Alleges
New numbers show that just four federal prisoners have been granted parole because of COVID-19, contradicting the Justin Trudeau government.
The Government Said It's Releasing Many Inmates to Combat COVID-19. It's Not
The numbers provided by Public Safety Minister Bill Blair just don’t add up.
Inmates With Coronavirus Are Being Thrown Into 'Extremely Difficult' Confinement: Prison Watchdog
'These conditions obviously violate universal human rights standards,' Canadian Correctional Investigator Ivan Zinger reported.
Someone Call the Cops on Justin Trudeau's Public Safety Minister Pick
The promotion of former Toronto police chief Bill Blair to the position overseeing Canada’s federal police force and intelligence services signals “concerning priorities” for the Liberals.
Canadian Government Tables Bill to Expedite Weed Possession Pardons
The government plans to waive the fee and waiting period required to receive a pardon.
Canada’s New Weed Minister Is a Cop
Bill Blair, former Toronto police chief, is now officially in charge of cannabis legalization.