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Aura Freedom urgently calls on federal government to declare femicide a national emergency in Canada
TORONTO, Nov. 23, 2023 – In the days approaching November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Aura Freedom, a grassroots organization that works to eradicate violence against women and human trafficking, is calling on the federal government to declare femicide an emergency in Canada. Rates of femicide – defined as […]
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Northern First Nations warned of potential scams – iHeartRadio
November 22nd 2023 Beneficiaries of the Robinson Huron Treaty are being alerted to fraudulent letters and emails requesting personal and financial information for the purpose of distributing settlement payouts. On Tuesday, the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund (RHTLF) issued a notice warning the public about the widespread circulation of the scam, which asks individuals to […]
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RHT1850: Fraud/Scam Alert
The Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund (RHTLF) wishes to alert members of fraudulent letters being sent to benefciaries about RHT settlement payments being processed. These letters are branded with government and/or RHTLF logos and ask for individuals to provide personal and banking information to confrm their eligibility for distribution. Once details are provided, it promises […]
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Helping vulnerable youth involved in the criminal justice system reintegrate into their communities
From: Department of Justice Canada November 21, 2023 – Toronto, Ontario – Department of Justice Canada Across the country, governments, police, lawyers, judges and community groups are working in close partnership with communities and families to prevent youth involvement in the criminal justice system. Non-profit organizations across Canada are at the forefront of innovations that […]
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New Judges Appointed to the Ontario Court of Justice
November 20, 2023 Attorney General Table of Contents Content Additional Resources The Ontario government is pleased to announce the appointment of two new judges to the Ontario Court of Justice, effective November 30, 2023. Justice Lynn Ann Grzela was called to the Ontario bar in 1999. Following this, she was a partner at Perras and […]
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Hate crimes in Ottawa have been increasing for years. Here are some reasons why – OCanada
Nov 20, 2023 Ottawa police have published information regarding the type, location and targets of hate crimes between 2015 and 2022, painting a grim picture of how hate crimes occur in the capital city. Hate crimes in Ottawa have indeed been more frequent since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, but open-source data from […]
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Ontario signs ‘historic’ agreement to end gender-based violence- CHCH
November 16, 2023 A historic agreement between the federal and provincial government is working towards a country free from gender-based violence. The National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence is a 10-year framework to end gender-based violence and prioritize support for victims, survivors and their families. The announcement came Wednesday from Marci Ien, Minister for […]
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The Governments of Canada and Ontario sign bilateral agreement to end gender-based violence
From: Women and Gender Equality Canada November 15, 2023 – Toronto, Ontario Living a life free from violence is a fundamental human right, unfortunately, gender-based violence (GBV) continues to be a significant barrier to achieving gender equality in Canada. It is one of the most pervasive, deadly, and deeply rooted human rights violations of our […]
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Winemaker murder trial ends with Crown, defence at odds over accused’s mental state – Strathroy Age Dispatch
Nov 14, 2023 Bradley House killed Paul Pender — on this the Crown and defence agree. But was the Hamilton man in his right mind when he stabbed the renowned Niagara winemaker to death outside Pender’s cottage east of Selkirk in Haldimand County in February 2022? That is the central issue Superior Court Justice Michael […]
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Joint Statement by Minister Virani, Minister St-Onge and Minister Joly on Canada’s appearance before the United Nations Human Rights Council as part of the Universal Periodic Review
From: Department of Justice Canada Canada’s Participation in UN Universal Periodic Review advances work to promote and protect human rights November 10, 2023 – Ottawa, Ontario The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, and the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, […]
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