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OPP Releases 2013 and 2014 Reports on Framework Approach to Preparedness when Dealing with Aboriginal Critical Incidents
ORILLIA, ON, Dec. 7, 2015 – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is pleased to provide reports on its Framework for Police Preparedness for Aboriginal Critical Incidents for the years 2013 and 2014. The release of these reports is in keeping with the recommendations in the Report of The Ipperwash Inquiry (2007). The two reports provide an overview […]
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Julie Mathews, executive director of Community Legal Education of Ontario, wins major Ontario justice award
November 27, 2015 Legal Aid Ontario extends congratulations to Julie Mathews, this year’s winner of the Law Foundation of Ontario’s Guthrie Award. Ms. Mathews has been executive director of the Community Legal Education of Ontario (CLEO) since 2000. She has played a central role in helping this legal aid clinic meet its mandate to provide […]
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Ontario Introduces New Waste Free Ontario Act
November 26, 2015 Province Proposes Legislation to Increase Recycling, Create Jobs, Fight Climate Change Today Ontario introduced legislation that, if passed, would divert more waste from landfills, create jobs and help fight climate change. Currently, Ontario is generating too much waste, and not recycling enough. As a result, the province has introduced the new Waste […]
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Legal Aid Ontario posts its submission on carding and street checks
November 17, 2015 Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) is making its formal submission on the issue of carding and street checks to the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services available on its website. The submission outlines LAO’s analysis and offers a number of recommendations to regulate police street checks. LAO’s submission is one of 510 […]
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Media Statement – CACP Executive and Board of Directors meet in Whitehorse
Click here to download Whitehorse, YT – The Executive and Board of Directors of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) are excited to hold their quarterly meeting, for the first time in its history, in the City of Whitehorse. The gathering of senior police leadership, representative of the wide-spread regions of Canada and elected […]
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Law Society and Métis Nation partner on Louis Riel Day event
“The unfinished business of reconciliation of the Métis people with Canadian sovereignty is a matter of national and constitutional import.” ― Supreme Court of Canada in Manitoba Metis Federation v. Canada (2013) Toronto, ON — The public and the media are invited to join the Law Society of Upper Canada and our partner, the Métis […]
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Assembly of First Nations National Women’s Council Congratulates Women in New Federal Cabinet, Urges Action on to Address Violence
Assembly of First Nations National Women’s Council Congratulates Women in New Federal Cabinet, Urges Action on to Address Violence November 4, 2015 (Ottawa, ON) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Women’s Council released the following statement today following the swearing in of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the new federal cabinet. The Assembly […]
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New Director at Devlin Gailus Westaway Law Corporation
Announcement: New Director at Devlin Gailus Westaway Law Corporation OTTAWA – October 26, 2015 – The Devlin Gailus Westaway (“DGW”) Board of Directors is delighted to announce the appointment of Tim Watson as a Director and Shareholder of DGW. Prior to joining DGW, Tim gained invaluable experience as a consultant in a boutique firm specializing […]
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Operation Northern Spotlight – Phase 4
ORILLIA, ON, Oct. 22, 2015 – Police agencies from across Canada and the United States have come together in an extensive human trafficking investigation that has resulted in numerous charges and rescues of victims. As part of Operation Northern Spotlight, police officers from 40 police agencies mobilized together by pre-arranging to meet with people suspected […]
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A New Government in Ottawa/Impact on Policing
October 20, 2015 (The French version will be available upon translation) Expect much analysis over the weeks to come but Canadians spoke loudly and clearly by overwhelmingly electing a new Prime Minister and governing party. One of the immediate challenges for Prime Minister Trudeau will be the delicate balancing of a smaller cabinet taking into […]
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