AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde Says UN Human Rights Council Report Shows Need for Action and Partnership to End Discrimination in Canada and Uphold First Nations Rights
AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde Says UN Human Rights Council Report Shows Need for Action and Partnership to End Discrimination in Canada and Uphold First Nations Rights OTTAWA, May 17,…
Standing Hearing for Inquest into Death of Russell Spence
Press Release May 17, 2018 A standing hearing will take place to determine who can participate in the upcoming inquest into the death of Russell Spence, 31, of Winnipeg. In…
Government of Yukon connected with municipal leaders at Association of Yukon Communities annual general meeting
Press Release Government of Yukon representatives returned from Dawson City after holding important discussions with municipalities during the Association of Yukon Communities’ annual general meeting. Agenda items included cannabis legalization,…
Representative launches tour to teach kids about rights – RCYBC
Press Release May 15, 2018 VICTORIA – Representative for Children and Youth Bernard Richard today kicked off an 18-month #Rep4Rights outreach tour that will reach into communities across B.C. to…
Indigenous victims of domestic violence face significant barriers to accessing justice services – Conference Board of Canada
Press Release Ottawa, May 16, 2018—Victims of domestic violence living in remote and rural First Nations communities are at a considerable disadvantage when it comes to accessing police, hospitals, lawyers,…
Advocates welcome major concessions in Government of Canada’s prison needle exchange announcement
Press Release Canada must act quickly to implement this program in all prisons The following statement is issued by the Canadian HIV & AIDS Legal Network (“Legal Network”). Comments can…
NL Government: New Children, Youth and Families Act Protects Children and Youth and Supports Families
Press Release May 15, 2018 New legislation to promote the safety and well-being of children and youth will begin second reading in the House of Assembly today. The new Children,…
U of S Gladue Rights Research Database first of its kind in Canada
Press Release SASKATOON—A unique-in-Canada research database developed and launched at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) will help to ensure the Gladue rights of Indigenous people are fully accounted…
Keep your Promise on Solitary Confinement, Groups tell Ottawa
Press Release Rights groups in legal challenges unite to urge government to comply with court orders (le français suit) OTTAWA, Algonquin Anishnaabeg Territory (May 14 2018) – Rights groups who…
Hall Beach Justice Committee seeking members
Press Release 10 May 2018 Do you have knowledge and experience in dealing with social issues, restorative justice and Inuit societal values? Interested in helping victims and offenders? The…
