Posted: Mar 17, 2021 5:00 AM AT | Last Updated: March 17
Brandon Rolle is a managing lawyer with Nova Scotia Legal Aid, which pushed to get impact of race and culture assessments used in court.(Nova Scotia Legal Aid)
The federal government is adopting a pioneering Nova Scotia program aimed at ensuring Black offenders receive a fair sentence in criminal court.
Ottawa plans to spend a total of $8.2 million to fund reports called impact of race and culture assessments or IRCAs. The reports aim to help judges consider how systemic racism contributes to people s interactions with the justice system. The federal government made the announcement in its fall 2020 economic statement.
People, groups invited to apply to participate in inquiry into N.S. mass killing
The team leading a public inquiry into the killing of 22 people in Nova Scotia last April is inviting people and groups to apply to participate in the inquiry process.
Social Sharing
CBC News ·
Posted: Mar 10, 2021 8:56 AM AT | Last Updated: March 10
A memorial remembering shooting victim Lillian Hyslop is seen along the road in Wentworth, N.S., on Friday, April 24, 2020. The inquiry into the killings of 22 people, including Hyslop, is now seeking applications from those who wish to participate.(Liam Hennessey/The Canadian Press)
The team leading a public inquiry into the killing of 22 people in Nova Scotia last April is inviting people and groups to apply to participate in the inquiry process.
Incoming Premier Names Transition Team
Iain Rankin is moving quickly to transition into his new leadership role as premier.
A six-member transition team, with broad experience in the private and public sectors, will begin working with civil service leaders in the period leading to swearing-in the new cabinet. Their first meeting is today, Feb. 9. I am ready to dig in, and I appreciate the efforts senior officials have already begun to make this a seamless transition. I am also thankful for the six capable Nova Scotians who have agreed to lead this important transition work, said Mr. Rankin. “This is an incredible province, with great people, resilience and talent, and I’m looking forward to getting down to work to move us all forward.”
After winning the Nova Scotia Liberal Leadership Race this weekend Premiere Designate Iain Rankin ran into a case of mistaken identity. A few concerne.
Incoming Premier Names Transition Team — Agenparl agenparl.eu - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from agenparl.eu Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.