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Justice reform reports ignored, critics say
TheStar.com – Ontario – Justice reform reports ignored, critics say: Many have sought ways to fix problems affecting the justice system. But in most cases, their reports have led to few perceptible changes
October 27, 2008. Tracey Tyler, Legal Affairs Reporter
Just last week, at virtually the same time a 15-year-old was charged with murdering Brampton teenager Rajiv Dharamdial, government printing presses were gearing up to publish a major new report on preventing youth crime.
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Homicides drop in 2007
TheGlobeandMail.com – national – Homicides drop in 2007
October 23, 2008. The Canadian Press
OTTAWA — Police reported 594 homicides in Canada in 2007, 12 fewer than in 2006.
Statistics Canada reports that stabbings accounted for just under one-third of the homicides last year and another just under one-third involved the use of a firearm.
The agency said handguns were used in two-thirds of all firearm homicides, primarily in urban areas, while police reported that one in five homicides were gang-related.
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The Economic Well-Being of Children in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico
Connect2Canada.com – Canada Watch: October 22, 2008 – The Well-Being of Children in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico
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StatsCan numbers tell far too many sad stories
TheStar.com – living – StatsCan numbers tell far too many sad stories
Antonia Zerbisias. October 10, 2008
One can only imagine the sad stories behind the cold, hard numbers laid out yesterday by Statistics Canada in its latest report on family violence – some 38,000 incidents – in 2006.
The “highlights” don’t reveal much.
Was it drink? Drugs? Depression? Dire financial straits?
So much goes on behind closed doors, and in isolation.
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A better way to influence 14-year-olds
TheStar.com – Opinion/Federal Election – A better way to influence 14-year-olds
Oct 08, 2008, Lola Rasminsky
In last week’s English language debate, our political leaders squared off on the value of the arts. They also argued about what to do with young people who commit violent crime. But no one mentioned a possible connection between the arts and crime prevention.
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Group denounces Harper’s crime platform
TheStar.com – Federal Election – Group denounces Harper’s crime platform
October 07, 2008. Jim Rankin, Staff Reporter
Calling Canada’s youth justice system a “perfect act” that already allows for stiff sentences for youth found guilty of serious violent crimes, a newly formed national coalition of lawyers, youth groups, and front-line youth workers took aim at Conservative election promises of tougher sentences for young offenders.
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Candidates still believe crime pays
NationalPost.com – news/election_2008 – Candidates still believe crime pays: Play on public’s concerns to win votes
Published: Monday, October 06, 2008. Shannon Kari
It has become a Canadian election campaign staple that politicians will tell the public the justice system is broken and changes are needed to crack down on crime, even when the crime rate is falling.
This year is no different.
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No licensed child care for majority of Canadian kids
TheStar.com – Federal Election – No licensed child care for majority of Canadian kids: Waiting lists still long even though Tories pumped billions into child-care system
October 05, 2008. Laurie Monsebraaten
Like many working women in the Toronto area, Nada Quercia put her name on the waiting list at her local child-care centre as soon as she discovered she was pregnant.
She wanted her child to be in a licensed setting with trained professionals that would make for a smooth transition to school.
Four years later, she’s still waiting.
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