Author: Chris Selley
Breadcrumb Trail Links NP Comment Judges have biases, preferences, and blind spots, just like the rest of us. Unfortunately, we all have to live with theirs Get the latest from Chris Selley straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Jun 08, 2024 • Last updated 2 hours ago • 4 minute read Former Supreme Court chief justice Beverley McLachlin. Photo by Shaughn Butts/Postmedia/File Article content Retired Canadian Supreme Court chief justice Beverley McLachlin looks slightly more ridiculous today in her role as a judge on Hong Kong’s Court of Final Appeal (CFA). Two of her international counterparts on the court…
Breadcrumb Trail Links NP Comment Suspending the right to a speedy trial for the most serious offenders is something the Bloc should be standing against Get the latest from Chris Selley straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Jun 01, 2024 • Last updated 57 minutes ago • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.
Breadcrumb Trail Links NP Comment The beer lobby haunts Queen’s Park staffers’ dreams the way the dairy lobby does Parliament Hill staffers’
The Shift in Harm Reduction Policies: Ottawa Denies Toronto’s Request for Drug Decriminalization Last week, the federal government made a bold statement on the changing conversation around harm reduction for opioid addictions. In a surprising move, Ottawa denied Toronto’s request to decriminalize possession of small amounts of hard drugs for personal use. This decision signifies a significant shift in approach to addressing the opioid crisis. Despite initial doubts, the lack of public outcry suggests a growing acceptance of alternative harm reduction strategies. While some may view this decision as controversial, it highlights the need for a more progressive and evidence-based…