The legal team defending Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin has presented a series of documents to the Crown that they say are relevant to his sexual assault case. The former head of Canada’s vaccine task force is charged in connection with an alleged incident that took place more than three decades ago.Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin speaks to reporters…
A long-awaited bill requiring that new judges undergo training on sexual assault and systemic racism before they’re appointed to the bench has become law.Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti says the passage of Bill C-3 will ensure that sexual assault survivors are treated with dignity and respect in their interactions with the criminal…
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The alleged assault on Chief Mike Sack occurred in New Edinburgh, N.S., one of two locations where several hundred commercial fishermen and their supporters raided a lobster facility on Tuesday evening. Mi’kmaw fishers had been storing their catches in the building.This screenshot from a video posted to Facebook shows a man grabbing and shoving Chief Mike Sack during an…
A 13-year-old girl who died following an assault in northeast Edmonton on Friday is being remembered as a happy and feisty child, who was full of love for her family.Sierra Chalifoux-Thompson died on Friday after police were called to an assault in the area of 75th Street and Mount Lawn Road in the Eastwood neighbourhood. (Sierra Chalifoux/Facebook)A…