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Minister Miller convenes national roundtable on missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people
From: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada January 10, 2023 Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, convened a national roundtable with Indigenous leaders and partners and federal, provincial and territorial governments on missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people. The Government of Canada is committed to accelerating its efforts to […]
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Read MoreGovernment of Canada appoints a Ministerial Special Representative and an Indigenous-led organization to address Calls for Justice
From: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada January 10, 2023 — Ottawa, Ontario — Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, announced the appointment of Jennifer Moore Rattray as the Ministerial Special Representative who will provide advice and recommendations, through engagement with survivors, families, partners and organizations, […]
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Read MoreCriminologist says police criticisms of justice system ‘deeply troubling’ – APTN News
Jan 09, 2023 A University of Ottawa criminologist says the decision by police unions to wade into the criminal justice system in the wake of the death of an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer is disturbing. “They are using the opportunity as police officers, who are supposed to be politically neutral and stick to enforcing […]
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Read MoreMedia Advisory: RCMP now accepting applications to the Family Violence Initiative Fund
January 9, 2023 The RCMP is now accepting applications to its Family Violence Initiative Fund (FVIF). The objective of the fund is to help communities respond to relationship and family violence and victim issues. Non-profit organizations and municipal, provincial and territorial partners who have a related mandate can apply by March 10, 2023. The FVIF supports initiatives that promote […]
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Read MoreMedia advisory: Canada will make an announcement to advance work on the National Inquiry’s Calls for Justice
From: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Ottawa, Ontario — The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, will make an announcement following a national roundtable with federal, provincial, territorial and Indigenous representatives on missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people. Media participation: Members of the media are asked to send an email […]
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Read MoreToys for the North sees its most successful year yet!
January 6, 2023 The 2022 Toys for the North campaign has come to a close and we cannot believe the generosity we have seen. O Division Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and our partners from the Canadian Toy Association, Thomson Terminals Limited and the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) have worked hard throughout the 2022 campaign to receive toys and arrange […]
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Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare Sends Condolences to the Family and Friends of Officer Grzegorz Pierzchala
Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare Sends Condolences to the Family and Friends of Officer Grzegorz Pierzchala (January 3, 2022 – Toronto, Ontario) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement sending condolences to the family and friends of Officer Grzegorz Pierzchala, who was shot while responding to a vehicle in the ditch in Hagersville, […]
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Read MorePedestrian killed in hit and run near Six Nations – CTV
Jan. 3, 2023 Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are looking for a white mid-sized SUV said to have extensive front-end damage after a crash near Six Nations of the Grand River territory that left one person dead. Police say emergency crews were called to the collision on Indian Line just outside Ohsweken around 4:45 a.m. on […]
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Read More2022 year-end highlights: Reflecting on the OHRC’s work this year
As 2022 draws to a close, we take a moment to reflect on this year’s highlights. In the Policy statement on human rights in COVID-19 recovery planning, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) noted the pandemic has exacerbated human rights challenges. For example, areas with greater aggravation included systemic racism and discrimination against Code-protected groups […]
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Read MoreStatement On The Shooting Death Of Officer Grzegorz Pierzchala
On the afternoon of December 27, 2022, Ontario Provincial Police Officer Grzegorz (Greg) Pierzchala was shot while responding to a vehicle in the ditch in Hagersville. Unfortunately, Officer Pierzchala succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased shortly after. He was 28 years old. Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council sends their deepest […]
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