Carlo S

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A new bill in the National Assembly can enable justice to be served when a crime victim comes before.

As reported by The Gazette, Bill 22 would extend Quebec's statutes of limitations on criminal civil suits to 30 years for sexual abuse and 10 years for other crimes.

It will also increase compensation under the Quebec crime victims’ compensation act. 

If passed, victims of a crime can seek compensation from the act to two years from one, raise the amount parents of victims of a crime can ask for...

Posted by Carlo S on May 22, 2013 in Article | 0 comments.

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Posted by Carlo S on May 20, 2013 in Article | 0 comments.

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The Harper government has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars airing prime-time ads for a new federal Canada Jobs Grant for training workers—a program that doesn’t exist yet.

Prime-time ads began airing this week during NHL playoff games. According to CBC News, at $95,000 per 30-...

Posted by Carlo S on May 20, 2013 in Article | 0 comments.

A potential same-sex marriage bill in Brazil could face strong opposition from religious and conservative lawmakers. 

The BBC is reporting Brazil authorities have ruled that same-sex couples who want full marriage certificates should not be stuck with civil union documents instead.

Congress will need to examine and approve the bill before any official changes are made.

With this ruling Brazil is following after neighbouring countries Argentina and Uruguay where gay marriage is legal.

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Posted by Carlo S on May 20, 2013 in Article | 0 comments.

Canadian Parliament

Amid a senate expense scandal, Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s chief of staff has resigned.

The now ex-chief of staff, Nigel Wright, resigned Sunday after it was discovered that he wrote a 90 thousand dollar cheque for Senator Mike Duffy to repay improperly claimed housing expenses.

According to the CBC, Liberal MP Bob Rae told the media that Senator Duffy’s audit had been shortened because of the 90 thousand dollar payment he was able to make, thanks to Wright.

Wright said in his statement that he accepts...

Posted by Carlo S on May 20, 2013 in Article | 0 comments.