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Tories to double, make mandatory $100-200 surcharge for convicted criminals
Tuesday, April 24th, 2012
Apr 24, 2012
Justice Minister Rob Nicholson introduced legislation Tuesday that, if passed, would require convicts to pay an additional 30% on any fine imposed by the courts. If no fine is imposed, they will automatically be charged $100 for a summary conviction or $200 for an indictable offence. The fines are generally collected and retained by provincial and territorial governments to help cover the cost of programs and services for victims of crime. Sentencing judges are currently able to waive the surcharge should an offender demonstrate it would cause undue hardship — the new bill will also put an end to that.
Tags: corrections, ideology
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Tories use majority to pass omnibus crime bill
Sunday, March 25th, 2012
Mar 12, 2012
Comprised of nine bills, many of which failed to pass in previous Parliaments when the Conservatives had a minority, C-10 also cracks down on pot producers, young offenders, Canadians imprisoned abroad who are seeking a transfer to a Canadian institution and ex-cons seeking a pardon. It also provides for victims of terrorism who are seeking to sue the perpetrator and eliminates house arrest for a number of different crimes, something Canada’s budget watchdog estimated will cost the provinces $145 million a year.
Tags: budget, corrections, crime prevention, ideology, participation
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Justice system should focus more on victims’ rights, not criminals: ombudsman
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
Feb 2, 2012
… Noting victims have few legislated rights and entitlements compared to offenders, Sue O’Sullivan called for an “Omnibus Victims’ Bill” to address the lack of access to offender information, meaningful participation at parole hearings and financial support for victims… “restitution is under-utilized and poorly enforced in Canada” where determinations about loss of income or property damages are made at the time of sentencing…
Tags: corrections, ideology, rights, standard of living
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Canadians want ‘fundamental changes’ to health care: survey
Friday, November 19th, 2010
Nov. 17, 2010
While overall confidence was found to be improving and quality of care was rated top notch, Canada came in dead last for access to primary care after hours… same-day or next-day access to a doctor… (and) wait times for a diagnosis on a condition they were worried about… Canada should make better use of other medical professionals, such as nurse practitioners and pharmacists… triaging patients… (and) electronic health records… “Canadians recognize that we need transformative change in our health-care system…”
Tags: Health, standard of living
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