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Should Canada import failed US criminal justice policies?

by CCJC Admin | May 25, 2008 | CCJC News and Events, Events, In the Community

One percent of the U.S. adult population is in prison. This is the highest rate in the world, even higher than Russia and China. Why are U.S. policymakers reconsidering their “tough on crime” approach? What lessons could Canadians learn from the United States about...
Bill C-2 Tackling Violent Crime 2008

Bill C-2 Tackling Violent Crime 2008

by CCJC Admin | Feb 25, 2008 | Crime and Justice bills

Policy Update – A ‘tough’ Canada: CCJC’s views on the most recent developments In October of last year, Canada’s government introduced its Tackling Violent Crime Act – Bill C-2 – into the House of Commons. This Bill includes...
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