International Mother Language Day was established by the UN in 2000 to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. In Canada there are over 200 languages spoken, many spoken coast to coast to coast. The multitude of Aboriginal languages, as well as our two official languages of English and French, [...]

Mandatory minimum sentences are unjust because they take away judicial discretion forcing judges to impose a sentence regardless of the offender’s circumstances, their level of blameworthiness, and their prospect for rehabilitation. One way to prevent this injustice is to introduce an exceptions clause into a minimum sentencing provision. This would [...]