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National Pardon Centre Supports These Movements

There are a couple of organizations doing a very good job of promoting opposition to the Harper crime bill which has shown itself to be so full of ideology as to be completely separated from reality. It is a shame that many people take this form of politicking seriously but that is the nature ofRead More

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National Pardon Centre on Facebook

We have done a little work on our Facebook page to bring it more up to date. Let’s just go ahead and call it a Facebook Facelift, or maybe a Facebook Lift. Whichever term you prefer I think it is worth having a look considering that over one hundred billion people are now using FacebookRead More

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Leadnow Campaign Against the Harper Crime Bill

I have been communicating by email with Matthew Carrol Campaign Director for the Leadnow Campaign which is doing a great job of challenging the Omnibus crime bill. The campaign is organized and as effective as any could be in a challenging situation like this. No doubt a lot of the credit goes to Matthew himself.Read More

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Quebec Refuses To Pay For Crime Bill

I am happy to see Quebec sticking up for common sense. Ostensibly Quebec is saying no due to the costs associated with the bill but our Justice Minister also makes it perfectly clear that he thinks the bill is, well, bull. Since the announcement Nunavut and Ontario have followed suit. But Quebec takes it furtherRead More

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John Howard Society Letter to the Premier and Justice Minister of Manitoba

October 28th, 2011 Premier Greg Selinger Attorney General Andrew Swan On behalf of the John Howard Society of Manitoba, I am writing to ask that your government speak out against Bill C-10, currently being debated in Ottawa, on the grounds that it will have dire consequences for Manitoba if implemented.Â In doing so, you wouldRead More

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A comma is a powerful thing, thoughts on Bill C-10

An interesting development came out of a quick trip to Ottawa yesterday. I was invited by John Hutton of the John Howard society to attend a press conference denouncing the Conservative’s Omnibus Crime Bill C-10, specifically the section that deals with pardons. Bill C-10 contains a measure to deny pardons to anybody convicted of moreRead More

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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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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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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

National Pardon Centre Supports These Movements

National Pardon Centre on Facebook

Leadnow Campaign Against the Harper Crime Bill

Quebec Refuses To Pay For Crime Bill

John Howard Society Letter to the Premier and Justice Minister of Manitoba

A comma is a powerful thing, thoughts on Bill C-10

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

John Howard Society Press Release

Pardon Application Time Frames Reconsidered

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

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