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Vancouver’s DTES Community Responds to Drug Decriminalization in B.C.

Video: CBC Vancouver: Is B.C.’s drug decriminalization a good idea? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5_l8FRjZ4o British Columbia took a significant step on January 31st, 2023, by decriminalizing the possession of limited quantities of specific drugs. While the province’s three-year pilot initiative received criticism for being a “half measure,” it also garnered praise as an […]

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Serious Incident Response Team Established in Saskatchewan

On January 1, 2023, Saskatchewan created the Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT), an independent police oversight body. SIRT has the authority to investigate incidents involving the police, Saskatchewan RCMP, and special constables, such as conservation officers and members of the Highway Patrol. By law, SIRT must publish a summary of […]

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Canada’s 13 Provincial and Territorial Premiers Call for Bail Reform

n a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Canada’s 13 provincial and territorial premiers demanded bail reform. More specifically, the reform entails a “reverse onus” to apply to individuals accused of a crime involving a loaded prohibited or restricted weapon. This means that a defendant would need to prove why they shouldn’t be held in custody pending a trial, which is not ordinarily the case.