Why Crime Bill Should be Concern for Business
Canadians can point to many decisions made by politicians that have used taxpayers’ money with little or no resulting benefit.
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Quebec: We’ll Work to Soften the New Federal Crime Bill
The debate isn't over yet for the Conservative criminal justice legislation — at least not in Quebec.
Tories Pass Controversial Crime Bill as Provinces Voice Cost Concerns
The Conservatives have used their majority to pass the so-called omnibus crime bill within the first 100 sitting days of Parliament as promised, despite continued opposition from Canada's largest provinces which vowed Monday not to sit back idly as the measures come into force.
Tories’ Crime Bill Gets Another Chance to Pass Tonight
The Conservatives' controversial crime bill will be put to final vote Monday night in the House of Commons, a few days later than the government expected.
Costa Rican President Calls for Drug Legalization Debate
Drug legalization in Central America merits a “serious” debate as a solution to the crime and violence coursing through the region even if it runs up against U.S. opposition, said Costa Rican President Laura Chinchilla.
Pierre Claude Nolin, Conservative Senator, Votes Against Party’s Own C-10 Legislation
Canada's senators burnt the midnight oil Thursday as they wrapped up debate on the Conservatives' controversial crime bill.
For Harper Tories, Prison Spending Trumps Seniors
The Harper government is prioritizing new prison spending over maintaining seniors' retirement benefits, for reasons known only to itself.
Reconsider Pot Prohibition, International Panel Urges Harper
The Global Commission on Drug Policy says it's “very weird” that Canada is taking a tougher line on marijuana when governments across the globe are reconsidering the war on drugs.
Crime Bill to Return to House of Commons With a Few Changes
The federal government's omnibus crime bill will be heading back to the House of Commons after senators approved changes to Bill C-10 early Monday.
Vancouver’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Raid
CANNABIS CULTURE - In the first of its kind in the city since medical marijuana dispensaries began opening about 15 years ago, Vancouver police conducted a raid on the storefront location of a med-pot supplier on Tuesday, seizing cannabis and computers and arresting the 60-year-old manager.
