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Supreme Court addresses issue of consent in restoring sexual assault convictions

The Supreme Court of Canada has clarified the legal interpretation of consent in restoring the convictions of a common-law couple for sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl during a camping trip. In its ruling Friday, a majority of the top court said consent to sexual activity requires that the complainant be capable of agreeing and does actually consent.


Vancouver police don't expect gang conflict to subside, say it might escalate

Vancouver police have taken the unusual step of naming six alleged gang members after a series of shootings in public places, saying investigators don't expect the conflict to subside.


Independent civilian review provides new public-police relationship framework

On April 9, the Gloria J. Epstein, a supernumerary judge of the Court of Appeal for Ontario, submitted her report of the Independent Civilian Review into Missing Person Investigations, Missing and Missed. This included a review, analysis, and 151 recommendations.
 
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Stress Injuries, Stigma and Early Warning Signs

Project Switch

A profile of Project Switch, the GTA-wide fraud investigation that targeted taxi drivers defrauding customers across the region. This award-winning investigation involved a collaborative effort between Peel Regional Police, Toronto Police and various financial companies. By Brieanna Charlebois. » Read now
 
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Mental Health Awareness: Practical Skills for First Responders

Mental Health Awareness: Practical Skills for First Responders offers a Canadian perspective on the challenges that first responders face in identifying and intervening with those in crisis. Using relevant examples and trends, this text helps readers navigate criminal justice and mental health systems in Canada, and prepares them for frontline work.

Mental health is examined through various lenses throughout the text. Both historical and emerging developments are taken into consideration, including how mental health is portrayed in pop-culture. With this solid foundation, professionals will be prepared to handle a variety of stressful situations in a way that keeps everyone involved safe.
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Rogers expands phone program to women's shelters and transition houses in Atlantic Canada

Rogers is offering phones and plans to 30 shelters and transition houses across the Atlantic region to help women and their children, including Indigenous women, escape violence and abuse. » Read now

Cybersecurity experts say Canadian businesses can learn from U.S. pipeline attack

Canada's two largest pipeline companies say they have taken a proactive approach to avoid the type of cyberattack that has disrupted gasoline supplies in the U.S. Southeast and contributed to higher retail gasoline prices across North America. » Read now

Nova Scotia church and congregation fined for violating health rules a second time

For the second consecutive Sunday, a church in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley has been handed a stiff fine for violating public health orders. » Read now
 
Events 
 

Bi-weekly Laurier Webinar Series: Online public safety programs

Location: Toronto, Ont.
Date: April 27, 2021 – June 22, 2021
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Canadian Society of Forensic Science Conference and AGM

Location: Virtual
Date: June 21 – 24, 2021
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LEOSH 2021 Conference

Location: Virtual
Date: June 23, 2021
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