Tag: Canada justice system

Indigenous Smudging Ceremonies Do Not Violate Federal Prison Smoking Ban, Judge Rules

Traditional indigenous smudging ceremonies do not violate a federal prison smoking ban that’s been in place since 2008, a federal judge has ruled. Federal Court Justice Trent Horne’s ruling comes on a case wherein convicted sex offender William Johnson complained that his fellow inmates’ smudging ceremonies—which include burning ingredients like tobacco, sweetgrass, cedar, and sage—irritated him and breached…


Cory Morgan: Canada’s Weak Justice System Cost Lives in Saskatchewan Tragedy

Commentary The extent of the government’s responsibilities and controls in the lives of citizens is debatable. From social engineering to business subsidies to funding public art, many people question whether or not the state needs to be involved in those matters. One realm where there is almost universal support for government action is the protection…