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At least one Tory Senator is on the right side of this debate

Debate over the crime bill has been frustrating to say the least. It feels like the majority Conservative government prefers to put its fingers in its ears and ignore anything the public has to say about this issue. That is why it was very refreshing to see at least one Tory SenatorÂ come out against theRead More

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John Howard Society Press Release

John Hutton of the John Howard Society and I have been exchanging emails discussing the omnibus crime bill that is currently creating so much debate. He recently forwarded me the press release from the association urging parliament to reject the bill. I am reposting it for anyone here who would like to see that thereRead More

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John Howard Society Press Release

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Pardon Application Time Frames Reconsidered

I have been getting complaints about pardon applicationÂ time frames recently. I have to be honest. Some are from my own clients. Â But a lot are from clients of other companies. The problem right now is that, as a result of the Conservative crime policies, pardon applications are backed up quite severely. The two main challengesRead More

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Pardon Application Time Frames Reconsidered

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Bill C23B set to pass, Part of Omni Bus Crime Bill

With the Conservative Majority government having submitted the Safe Streets and Communities Act, also known as the Omni Bus Crime Bill, it is now a near certainty that Bill C23B an act to eliminate pardons for serious crimes will be passed. Bill C23B is just one of 9 bills included in the new crime billRead More

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Canadians With Mental Illnesses Denied U.S. Entry

One of the more shocking things I have experience working at the National Pardon Centre is the stories of people with illnesses being denied entry to the United States even though they are crossing the US border to seek medical treatment. It is hard to imagine a more callous and inhuman application of border protection rulesRead More

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One of my favourite thank you letters!

I don’t usually post emails or letters from clients but I just couldn’t resist with this one. EveryÂ now and thenÂ I come intoÂ my office, sit down at my computer and get to start my day with a morning smile. Today this one was it. Hi all; I received the copy of my pardon documents today.Â WhenRead More

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One of my favourite thank you letters!

At least one Tory Senator is on the right side of this debate

John Howard Society Press Release

John Howard Society Press Release

Pardon Application Time Frames Reconsidered

Pardon Application Time Frames Reconsidered

Bill C23B set to pass, Part of Omni Bus Crime Bill

Canadians With Mental Illnesses Denied U.S. Entry

One of my favourite thank you letters!

One of my favourite thank you letters!

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