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CSC in ‘flagrant non-compliance’ of solitary confinement rules, prison watchdog says

New data shows only 5.7 per cent of prisoners spent four hours outside of their cell every day—in violation of the law brought in by the Liberals last Parliament.

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November 4, 2020

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CSC in ‘flagrant non-compliance’ of solitary confinement rules, prison watchdog says

New data shows only 5.7 per cent of prisoners spent four hours outside of their cell every day—in violation of the law brought in by the Liberals last Parliament.

Digital services tax retreat risks showing ‘Canada will fold’ in Trump trade talks, warn experts

Finance Canada to boost spending 10 per cent by 2027 as debt costs, transfers rise

Spy agency threat assessment singles out China for ‘aggressive cyber program’

PSPC’s three-year $17.5-billion spending plan lacks clear roadmap to future goals, say insiders

PCO forecasts $64-million cut, dropping 64 staff over next three years

Queer Senators now outnumber MPs on Pride Caucus, as group looks to include allies

Queer Senators now outnumber MPs on Pride Caucus, as group looks to include allies

‘What is being promised?’: NDP, labour call for more transparency in trade talks with Trump

New DND plan gives extra seven years to meet army and navy readiness targets, lowers air force aims

Federal fish science analyses continue to muddy the waters in salmon farm fight

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CSC in ‘flagrant non-compliance’ of solitary confinement rules, prison watchdog says

New data shows only 5.7 per cent of prisoners spent four hours outside of their cell every day—in violation of the law brought in by the Liberals last Parliament.

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