53 h. ago Gun control group warns of Liberal ’inaction’ ahead of Polytechnique anniversary

PolySeSouvient accuses the Liberals of "inaction" to ensure a complete ban on assault-style firearms and failing to implement gun-related measures to prevent intimate partner violence.

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4 d. ago Motorist found covered in blood facing murder charge: Windsor police

Police in Windsor, Ont., have charged a man with first-degree murder after officers found him covered in blood during a traffic stop.

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1 week ago Line between assault, attempted murder based on intent, Winnipeg lawyer says

A criminal defence lawyer says intent is the key factor when it comes to handing a suspect a higher charge, like attempted murder, and it's often an uphill battle for prosecutors.

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2 w. ago Liberals urged to increase penalties for intimate partner violence, murder

Conservatives are pushing a private member's bill they say would combat intimate partner violence — just as a new report tracks how the problem has grown in recent years.

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2 w. ago Family of slain Kelowna woman to discuss intimate partner violence bill with justice minister

The bill, if passed, would establish GPS monitoring and a registry for convicted domestic offenders

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2 w. ago Family of slain B.C. woman to discuss intimate partner violence bill with justice minister

The bill, if passed, would establish GPS monitoring and a registry for convicted domestic offenders

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2 w. ago Tories urge movement of bill protecting victims of intimate partner violence

Conservatives blame lax Liberal laws for the death of Bailey McCourt, murdered by her ex husband just hours after he was convicted of intimate partner violence

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3 w. ago Kelowna victim’s family says bail reform does little to combat intimate partner violence

On Thursday, Canada's justice minister announced tougher bail and sentencing laws are on the way.

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