This week we welcome back Tammy Oliver-McCurdie and Scott McLeod to discuss the announcement that more RCMP members would be receiving awards for their actions from the NS mass shooting, and the inquiry which followed, but that the names of those awarded would not be made public.Also this week;- the Cornell 7 sexual assault case has similarities to the London, ON junior hockey player case. We discuss how.- Mike Smith, the Trailer Park Boys' 'Bubbles', had sexual assault charges dismissed, after the complainant refused to testify- Lindsay Clancy lawyer Kevin Reddington has been building a reputation for his work on the case, but Adam thinks he made some key errors- the Supreme Court of Canada will be hearing a record number of cases this fall, and the one with the most intervenors is from a NS prison situation, where prisoners claimed the frequent lockdowns violated their rights- the Whitby Minor Hockey Association tried to ban a player's father who had been a teacher in the area and was convicted of sexual assault on eight students. - Douglas Smith was sentenced to six years in prison for killing his wife, who had asked him to help her die
This week we are very pleased to welcome Kevin Donovan, the lead investigative reporter for the Toronto Star, to discuss his series of stories about car thefts in Canada. We learn how the thieves operate, how the cars leave the country, and what owners can do to prevent their car from becoming a statistic.Also this week;- the Correctional Service of Canada is promoting a drug bust at the Springhill Institution as evidence of their advanced detection methodologies. We reveal what really led to the $1.16 million seizure.- details are emerging about the Synagogue shooting in Belleville, ON, involving a former member of the Canadian Armed Forces- former NS Justice Minister, Becky Druhan, responded to a Bar Society complaint from the current Justice Minister, Scott Armstrong. Adam explains how this seems to (accidentally or inadvertently) confirm that the Premier (or someone on his behalf) engaged in political interference on a police investigation or incident response. - the St. Paul, AB RCMP detachment put out a public notice saying they would not have any officers on duty for a few days- BC election call, updates on Air India investigation, online gambling, Paul's encounter with a fleeing driver, and Adam's week at the NS Legal Aid annual conference
This week, we take a look at the alleged corruption in the Toronto Police, as has been exposed through the 'Project South' investigation into officers dealing drugs, providing private information to criminal organizations, and running other criminal operations, as has been exposed following the attempted hit on a corrections officer.Also covered this week;- the Sydney Sweeney gambling ad is generating controversy, as is the damage done by unfettered gambling. A study out of Ontario provides details.- a video shows a car in NS reaching speeds over 300km/hr. Some jurisdictions are increasing speed limits. What is safe?- ASIRT is charging an officer for using a 'less lethal baton launcher', while an officer in York region tackles an offender off his motorcycle. We show that video and discuss the rules on use of force.- a male correctional officer at Beaver Creek Institution in Gravenhurst is being accused of using transphobic language with an inmate. How should transitioning and transgender inmates be accommodated?- Montreal police are advocating for fines for those who say negative things about members of the force- the editor of Frank Magazine is facing a criminal charge for publishing an intimate image. The complainant is seeking very broad publication bans. Where should the line be drawn?
This week, our main story is the arrest of Frank Magazine editor, Andrew Douglas, on a charge of distributing an intimate image. The charge arises from an story Frank published about 'slum' landlords, and has been subject to civil court proceedings as well. We discuss the charge, and the likely outcome.Also this week;- the Edmonton Oilers have signed Alex Formenton, one of five Team Canada junior hockey players acquitted of sexual assault, to a one-year contract. Some fans are calling for the signing to be reversed. - the RCMP has announced that their officers will no longer be required to wear name tags, for fear of being 'doxxed'- the NS legislature opened for its fall sitting this week, with no mention of the Mass Casualty Commission implementation committee report, or plans for carrying the work forward- New Mexico lawyer Stephen Aarons has been fined for using ChatGPT in a brief where the AI tool made up witness statements- the BC Human Rights Tribunal has awarded $15,000 to an inmate who claimed to have been mocked by guards while on suicide watch
This week, we welcome back Janet Merlo to give an update on the sexual abuse class action lawsuit against the RCMP, and get her views on two current abuse stories involving current RCMP officers. Also this week;- The Mass Casualty Commission's implementation monitoring committee has filed its final report, ending its three year existence. We discuss the impact, and what governments are committing to do next.- the Lindsay Clancy case has drawn international attention. We review the case, and discuss how it may have played out differently in Canada.- following up on Frank Magazine reporting, NS Energy Minister Marco MacLeod has resigned.- a woman was shot by police in Times Square, calling into question police tactics. - the Ontario Supreme Court has ordered an injunction against Premier Doug Ford's attempt to implement cash bail in that province- the Federal government has filed a defense to the claim that "gender diverse" prisoners have been committing sexual abuse in female prisons