The Indigenous Bar Association Call upon Canada to Uphold the CHRT Decision and Honour Its Commitment to Fund First Nations Children
The Indigenous Bar Association Call upon Canada to Uphold the CHRT Decision and Honour Its Commitment to Fund First Nations Children OTTAWA, ON – The Indigenous Bar Association calls upon…
AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde Demands Action on Recommendations of the Viens Report, the Latest of Many Reports Concluding Systemic Discrimination a Reality for First Nations
AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde Demands Action on Recommendations of the Viens Report, the Latest of Many Reports Concluding Systemic Discrimination a Reality for First Nations OTTAWA, Sept. 30, 2019…
Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee): The Viens Commission Lays Out a Road Map for Reconciliation between Quebec and Indigenous Peoples
Press Release As Commissioner Jacques Viens stated in his remarks today, it is fitting that the Report was released in Val-d’Or, since that is where the events leading to the…
Judges of the SCC have concluded their visit to Winnipeg – September 25, 2019
Press Release OTTAWA, September 27, 2019 — Judges of the Supreme Court of Canada have concluded their visit to Winnipeg, after a week that included the Court’s historic first sitting outside…
In support of the Policy on eliminating racial profiling in law enforcement
Press Release September 20, 2019 Amnesty International Amnesty International entirely agrees that the need to address racial profiling in law enforcement is one of the most pressing human rights concerns…
OHRC’s new policy will support law enforcement to eliminate racial profiling
Press Release September 20, 2019 VAUGHAN—Today, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) released its new Policy on eliminating racial profiling in law enforcement at the Ontario Association of Chiefs of…
The Recap: First debate night of the campaign, minus the Liberal leader – OttawaMatters.com
Green Leader Elizabeth May and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh spent much of their time attacking Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer because Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau skipped the debate. A play-by-play of…
Igloolik Justice Committee seeking members
Press Release 13 August 2019 Do you have knowledge and experience in dealing with social issues, restorative justice and Inuit societal values? Interested in helping victims and offenders? The Igloolik…
Government of Canada supports Nunavut Law Program to increase access to justice and address the need for more practicing lawyers in Nunavut
Press Release From: Department of Justice Canada July 28, 2019 – Iqaluit, Nunavut – Department of Justice Canada For a well-functioning justice system, our legal professionals must understand regional and…
Historic ceremony honouring Indigenous traditions and cultures held at Government House
Press Release July 24, 2019 FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government is working with First Nation Elders and leaders, as well as the judiciary, to ensure the process of having Eagle…
