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Inmates with mental illness subject to ‘cruel and unusual punishment,’ suit alleges

July 17, 2015July 18, 2015amp Leave a comment

July 17, 2015 – Anna Mehler Paperny, Global News

A Toronto law firm has launched a class action suit against the federal government over the treatment of prison inmates with mental illness.

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Fearing advocacy, Ottawa rejects HIV/AIDS funding proposals

August 7, 2012August 9, 2012amp Leave a comment

ANNA MEHLER PAPERNY

August 7, 2012 – Globe and Mail

Health Canada has turned down funding for an HIV/AIDS charity for fear it might result in advocacy – an indication of a growing tendency within the Conservative government to steer clear of groups pushing causes out of step with its policies.

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