The Toronto Star picked up an editorial of mine that calls on the Conservative government to see reason on the crime bill, specifically on the pardons section. Of course I am not naà¯ve enough to think it might actually make a difference but I still think it is important to have our views expressed. ToRead More

The Toronto Star picked up an editorial of mine that calls on the Conservative government to see reason on the crime bill, specifically on the pardons section. Of course I am not naà¯ve enough to think it might actually make a difference but I still think it is important to have our views expressed. ToRead More

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

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

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 Senator come out against theRead More

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

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

Well with an election all but assured for the spring hopefully these waiting crime bills including Bill C23B as well as the atrocious fee increase for pardons will die a quick death. Let’s just hope. In the meantime there was an interesting vote in parliament yesterday. Vote #195 on March 8th, 2011Vote topic That, inRead More