When “Crime” Is Just the Cost of Surviving. ↗
Part I: Detention Center or Social Housing Program Liberty lost is never truly regained.But what price do we put on a single day of liberty —…
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Canada’s Criminal Code Is Changing: What It Means If You’re Facing Charges Today 
I spoke with someone a few weeks ago who had just been charged after what he thought was a routine situation and was urgently searching for…
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Recognizance Orders in Canada: Conditions, Breaches, and Your Legal Rights
If you or someone close to you is dealing with a recognizance orders in Canada, the legal language can quickly become confusing. Many people first hear…
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Niagara Detention Centre Overcrowding: Why Reintegration May Be the Better Solution
In recent years, Niagara Detention Centre overcrowding has become a growing concern in Ontario’s correctional system. Instead of expanding incarceration facilities, policymakers may need to reconsider…
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What to Do If Detained by the Police
1. Stay Calm and Be RespectfulDo not resist, argue, or run. Keep your hands visible and remain polite. 2. Ask if You Are Free to LeaveIf…
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Commandment #1: Vigilantism—with Love and Care
In 1998, my parents began the long road to Canada, filing papers with the Canadian embassy under what was then the Skilled Worker category. They were…
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Commandment #2:Thou shalt respect thy First Responders
In my last blog, after a brief introduction about myself and my family’s journey, I touched on the role of compassion and vigilance when responding to…
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