Beverley McLachlin's Democratic Judicial Legacy
The Toronto Star editorial notes Beverley McLachlin’s 28 years on the Supreme Court including 17 as chief justice. It highlights her empathetic, nonpartisan approach, openness measures, and a democratic legacy shaping public trust in the judiciary. It also covers her rulings on assisted dying, Indigenous rights, prostitution laws, hate speech, and rape history questions.
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Beverley McLachlin
Supreme Court
Brian Mulroney
Jean Chrétien
McLachlin
National Post
Pincher Creek
Alta
Canada
Harper
Letters Welcomed For Opinion Pieces In The News
Readers are invited to send letters to the editor at the News. Brief submissions have a better chance of printing in full. Include full name and a daytime phone number for contact.
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Trudeau's slow pace sparks critique of federal watchdogs
Chantal Hébert argues Trudeau delays in filling parliamentary watchdog posts threaten oversight. Interim appointments, extensions, and stalled elections chief replacement weaken governance. They contrast with Harper era speed and raise questions about merit versus partisan strategy and unilateral House of Commons rule changes.
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House of Commons
Stephen Harper
Justin Trudeau
Parliament Hill
Trudeau
Ethics and
Information Commissioners
Marc Mayrand
Harper
Elections Canada
Canada
CBC
Radio-Canada
Heritage
Mélanie Joly
le Devoir
Ontario
Liberal
Madeleine Meilleur
Meilleur
Liberals
Chantal Hébert
Torstar Syndication Services
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Information Commissioner
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RCMP
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Conservative Party
Andrew Scheer
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