Indigenous women don’t face ‘specific threat’ says government lawyer at hearing
Canada argues plaintiff not a good fit for civil suit
Kathleen Martens
Award-winning reporter Kathleen Martens covers western and northern Canada for aptnnews.ca. A veteran of the Brandon Sun, Sun Media and APTN Investigates, she is based in APTN’s head office, specializing in stories about property, women’s rights and community.
Proposed class-action against RCMP is ‘deeply flawed’: Canada
The court hearing continues Thursday in Regina.
No shortage of examples of RCMP ‘systemic negligence’: Tony Merchant
This isn’t the first class-action to allege that colonization and discrimination have harmed Indigenous peoples.
Regina mother fighting Canada, RCMP in memory of missing daughter
A five-day hearing is scheduled to wrap up Friday in Regina.
Ojibwa lawyer seeks $55M in damages from law firm
Joan Jack says conduct of Gowling WLG ‘reprehensible’
Killer of Crystal Andrews sentenced to life in precedent-setting hearing
Michael Okemow has no chance of parole for 15 years and 10 months.
Hearing to certify MMIWG class action against Canada starts Monday
The suit asks for $600 million due to inaction from feds to deal with violence against Indigenous women.
Coronavirus making inroads with first cases in First Nations in Manitoba
Stay vigilant, stay safe, stay strong and be respectful,” leaders say.
Feds agree not to fight certifying child welfare lawsuits
Two class-actions with similar claims proceed with mediation, according to Wednesday release