The city of Chicago saw more than 500 murders in 2012. Most of those crimes were committed by people with guns. We look at why guns are so readily available in the U.S. and examine whether Canada is any different. (Length: 14:00)
Category Archives: Law
Truth, Lies and Confessions
A popular police interrogation method is seen as a success for all the confessions it helps elicit from suspects. Detractors acknowledge its success but also claim it can pressure people into confessing to crimes they did not commit. (Length: 18:42)
Ontario Teachers & Democratic Rights
Is it a violation of constitutional rights, or the necessary action of a government in a time of severe fiscal restraint? In early September, Dalton McGuinty’s government bypassed the traditional collective-bargaining process and legislated a new agreement into force for Ontario teachers’ unions. This News in Review story examines the controversial Bill 115 that enforces a wage freeze for Ontario teachers and restricts their right to strike. (Length: 14:42)
The Drug War in Mexico
It’s one of the most violent wars in the world, and it’s happening in Mexico, a country about a million Canadians visit every year. For years, the Mexican government has been fighting that country’s powerful drug cartel, and tens of thousands of people have been killed. In this News in Review story we look at that brutal war and why defeating the cartels is proving so difficult. (Length: 16:43)
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The Vancouver Hockey Riot
In June of last year hundreds of hockey fans rioted in the streets of Vancouver, causing millions of dollars in damages. Since then police have been busy tracking down those responsible. In this News in Review story we revisit this event, looking at the progress of the police investigation, how the community is dealing with the aftermath, and why some young people engage in violent group behavior. (Length: 15:06)
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Canada’s Controversial Crime Bill
Canada’s Conservative majority government has introduced a bill that would make
major changes to the way justice is administered in this country. Bill C-10 would,
among other things, stiffen penalties for young offenders and force judges to apply
minimum mandatory sentences. In this News in Review story we’ll look at why the
bill is controversial and travel to Texas to see how similar legislation has worked out
in that U.S. state. (Length: 14:56)
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Canada’s New Governor General
On October 1, 2010, David Johnston was sworn in as the 28th Governor General of Canada. In this News in Review story we’ll look at his installation, and at his long and accomplished career.
We’ll also examine some of the challenges facing the new Governor General, and ask him how he plans to deal with them.
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The Tamil Boat People Controversy
In mid-August a rusty merchant ship was intercepted off the coast of British Columbia. On board were almost 500 Sri Lankan Tamils, hoping to be granted refugee status in Canada. In this News in Review story we’ll look at their desperate journey, and why they left Sri Lanka. We’ll also examine the controversy over what to do with them.
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The Fate of the Long-Gun Registry
For almost ten years Canadians have been required to register any firearms they own. But last year a Conservative MP introduced a bill that would scrap the registry, and destroy data on millions of shotguns and rifles. We’ll take a closer look at the debate over the fate of the gun registry, and examine why it’s such an emotional issue.
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The G20 Summit: Talks and Teargas
This summer Canada hosted a G20 Summit of world leaders in Toronto. But the meeting was overshadowed by what happened in the streets near the heavily guarded conference center. Police and protesters clashed and more than a thousand people were arrested. In this News in Review story we’ll look at what was accomplished at the summit, and at its bitter aftermath.
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