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Family of murdered Alberta toddler, mother urges federal politicians to pass Noah’s Law

08/11/2025despair

A private member’s bill that proposes changes to the Criminal Code of Canada and the Sex Offender Information Registration Act has been introduced in Parliament and has the family of two Alberta murder victims calling for lawmakers to support it.

“Noah’s Law,” formally known as Bill C-336, was introduced in both the House of Commons and the Senate this week as a joint bill by Conservative MP Gerald Soroka and Senator Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu.

The bill is named after 16-month-old Noah McConnell, who was murdered in Hinton, Alta., in September 2021. The boy’s mother, 24-year-old Mchale Busch was sexually assaulted and

Punjab to give legal assistance to 700 students facing deportation in Canada: Dhaliwal

04/11/2025despair

HANDIGARH: Punjab NRI affairs minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal on Thursday said that the state government will provide free legal assistance to 700 students facing deportation in Canada.

Punjab NRI affairs minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal said he met the state's advocate general to figure how Indian students could be helped (Twitter/KuldeepSinghAAP) — Punjab NRI affairs minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal said he met the state’s advocate general to figure how Indian students could be helped (Twitter/KuldeepSinghAAP)

Most of these students belong to Punjab and they will be assisted by lawyers who are experts in immigration laws in Canada, he said.

Dhaliwal said he has also written to all MPs of Punjab origin in Canada to step in so that the future of these children can

Man faces 1st-degree murder charge in shooting of Montreal Mafia figure’s daughter-in-law

01/11/2025despair

With the help of the Ontario Provincial Police, Montreal police have arrested a 28-year-old man in connection with the fatal shooting of Montreal Mafia member Moreno Gallo’s daughter-in-law last month.

Claudia Iacono, 39, was shot five times at 4:30 pm on May 16 in the parking lot of her beauty salon, Salon Deauville, in the Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce borough.

the Service de police de la Ville de Montreal (SPVM) said the suspect was arrested Tuesday night in Milton, Ont., near Toronto.

A spokesperson for Quebec’s prosecutor, the Directeur des poursuites criminelles et penalessaid Joel Richard Clarke is accused of committing first-degree

What to Do Immediately After a Car Wreck (Legal Steps)

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Staying Calm and Focused After the Crash

A car wreck can be a frightening experience, leaving you shaken and unsure of what to do next. However, the actions you take in the moments after the accident can significantly impact your health, safety, and your ability to recover compensation later. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you handle the situation calmly and legally.

1. Check for Injuries and Ensure Safety

Your first priority is safety. Check yourself and others for injuries. If anyone is hurt, call 911 immediately. Move vehicles to a safe location, if possible, and turn on hazard lights …

Bilingual cities and towns in Quebec join forces to mount legal challenge to Bill 96

28/10/2025despair

Twenty-three municipalities in Quebec have joined together to ask the courts to suspend parts of Quebec’s new language law, which they describe as abusive, while they contest it.

All of the cities and towns taking part in the challenge, including Côte Saint-Luc, Beaconsfield, Dorval, Kirkland, Montreal West and Westmount have bilingual status.

The Act respecting French, the official and common language of Quebec, amends several pieces of Quebec legislation, including the Charter of the French Language, making it more difficult to receive services in English.

The mayors say they are concerned about communications, illegal searches and seizures, government grants and

Convicted Surrey Six cop wins another chance to get legal fees paid

21/10/2025despair

Former Mountie Derek Brassington, convicted of breach of trust, may get his legal fees paid after all

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Published May 30, 2023 • Last updated 1 week ago • 3 minute read

Former police officer Derek Brassington arrives at BC provincial court in 2013. Photo by NICK PROCAYLO /PROVINCE

A former lead investigator in the Surrey Six murder case, who was convicted of breach of trust after having an affair with a potential witness, may get his legal fees paid

High profile case highlights potential risks in defamation proceedings

16/10/2025despair

The Federal Court of Australia recently handed down its decision in the defamation proceedings brought by Ben Roberts-Smith against various media outlets and journalists. The high-profile cases attracted significant public and media attention.

In the proceedings, Mr. Roberts-Smith alleged that various publications communicated imputations (meanings) concerning unlawful and unethical conduct in the course of his military service in the Special Air Service Regiment. He alleged that certain publications also communicated imputations to the effect that he had engaged in bullying other defense personnel, committed family violence and that he was a hypocrite as he publicly supported family violence prevention initiatives

Staying Calm and Focused After the Crash

1. Check for Injuries and Ensure Safety

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