David Fraser
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Reporter with The Canadian Press
The Liberals' decision to invoke Emergencies Act was justified: commission
Justice Paul Rouleau concluded a series of policing failures and a "failure of federalism" led to protest that spun out of control and had a striking impact on Ottawa residents.
Federal government seriously considering bail reform: Justice Minister
Justice Minister David Lametti says he is giving "serious consideration" to reforming Canada's bail laws in response to a request from premiers to make changes.
City auditor criticizes Ottawa police for mishandling 'Freedom Convoy' protests
The City of Ottawa's auditor general says police did not adequately share intelligence about last year's "Freedom Convoy" protests, affecting the city's ability to plan for the protests.
Advocates push for reform and Black Canadian justice strategy
The federal government is being urged to follow through with its commitment to develop a Black Canadian justice strategy.
Liberals ready to delay expansion of medically assisted dying regime
The federal government is expected to introduce a law as early as Thursday to delay the extension of medically assisted dying eligibility to people whose sole condition is a mental disorder.
Trudeau says Liberals eyeing reforms to bail system after premiers complain
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government is looking "carefully" and "quickly" at a letter Canada's premiers sent him last week that called for reforms to the country's bail system.
What you should know about Canada's expansion of medically assisted dying
Debate over medical assistance in dying is heating up as a deadline approaches to expand the program to people whose sole underlying condition is a mental disorder.
Windsor to get millions from feds to ease cost of Ambassador Bridge blockade
The federal government has set aside $6.9 million to cover the cost of dealing with last winter's "Freedom Convoy" protests at Canada's busiest border crossing, according to Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino.
Experts disagree over expanding medically assisted dying system by March
Leading experts involved in developing an expansion of Canada's medically assisted dying regime to people whose sole underlying condition is a mental disorder are at odds over whether the expansion should be delayed.
Liberal government seeks delay in medically assisted dying program expansion
The Liberal government announced on Thursday, December 15, 2022, it will seek to delay the expansion of Canada's assisted-dying regime to include people whose sole underlying conditions are mental disorders.