Justice

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Policy

Why Repeat Offenders Keep Getting Bail in British Columbia

In the early hours of December 27, 2023, a man was arrested in Vancouver following an alleged stabbing outside a convenience store. He had ...
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Order

Canadian Revolving Door of Justice Sparks Growing Calls for Bail Reform

In recent years, Canadians have grown increasingly alarmed by a disturbing pattern in high-profile criminal cases—many involve individuals already out on bail. This unsettling ...
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Community

Class Action Seeks Accountability in Deadly Downtown Eastside Fire

In the heart of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, tragedy struck when the Winters Hotel—a 100-year-old, single-room occupancy building—caught fire on April 11, 2022. The blaze ...
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Community

A Family’s Fight for Respectful Death Notifications Reform in Canada

In a tragic revelation that has left a family shocked and grieving, the Vancouver Police Department is under scrutiny for its next-of-kin notification procedures ...
The Statue of Lady Justice is pictured against a bright background amid concerns about reforms in the Canadian Justice System
Order

Will Bill C-40 Reform Canada’s Broken Conviction Review Process?

Despite Canada’s reputation for having one of the world’s most robust justice systems, it’s not immune to mistakes. When the system fails, the consequences ...