Justice Select Committee

Strengthening Canada's bail system to help keep communities safe

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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There are specific challenges facing our bail system posed by repeat violent offending, firearms, and other dangerous weapons that need to be addressed.

Key Points: 
  • There are specific challenges facing our bail system posed by repeat violent offending, firearms, and other dangerous weapons that need to be addressed.
  • Bill C-48 proposes to make targeted changes to the Criminal Code's bail regime to ensure our communities stay safe.
  • It is making significant investments to prevent crime and keep communities safe, and address the causes of crime as well.
  • Canadians deserve to be safe and feel safe in their communities and to have confidence that the criminal justice system will protect them and work as intended.

Alexandra Guio, Esquire, to Receive the 2022 American Inns of Court Sandra Day O’Connor Award for Professional Service

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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Alexandra Guio has been selected to receive the prestigious 2022 American Inns of Court Sandra Day OConnor Award for Professional Service , which honors an American Inn of Court member in practice 10 years or fewer for their excellence in public interest or pro bono activities.

Key Points: 
  • Alexandra Guio has been selected to receive the prestigious 2022 American Inns of Court Sandra Day OConnor Award for Professional Service , which honors an American Inn of Court member in practice 10 years or fewer for their excellence in public interest or pro bono activities.
  • Guio will receive the award at the 2022 American Inns of Court Celebration of Excellence at the Supreme Court of the United States October 29.
  • Her achievements are all the more remarkable given the obstacles she overcame before she began her professional journey.
  • A native of Colombia, Guio was an undocumented immigrant until her junior year at the University of Texas at Arlington.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Expands Presence on Mexico’s Pacific Coast

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
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Joining forces with a renowned brand like Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices allows us to provide an added level of global exposure to our clients and listings, said Moray Applegate, Broker and Owner, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Applegate Realtors.

Key Points: 
  • Joining forces with a renowned brand like Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices allows us to provide an added level of global exposure to our clients and listings, said Moray Applegate, Broker and Owner, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Applegate Realtors.
  • The real estate market in Puerto Vallarta continues to flourish, said Christy Budnick, CEO, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices.
  • By joining the network, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Applegate Realtors agents gain access to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices active referral and relocation networks, and its FOREVER Cloud technology suite, a powerful source for lead generation, marketing support, social media, video production/distribution and more.
  • In 2021, the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices global network represented more than $179.9 billion (USD) in real estate sales volume.

Innovative Industrial Properties Expands Real Estate Partnership with Green Thumb Industries at Pennsylvania Property

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
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We are grateful for the continued partnership with IIP at our Danville facility, said Green Thumb Founder and Chief Executive Officer Ben Kovler.

Key Points: 
  • We are grateful for the continued partnership with IIP at our Danville facility, said Green Thumb Founder and Chief Executive Officer Ben Kovler.
  • Details of the IIP Pennsylvania property are as follows:
    IIP originally acquired the property for $20.3 million and entered into a long-term lease with Green Thumb in 2019 and under the lease made available $19.3 million for qualifying improvements to the property.
  • We are proud to have supported Green Thumb as their long-term real estate partner since 2019, said Paul Smithers, IIPs President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust, commencing with the year ended December 31, 2017.

Operation HOPE Executive Mary Ehrsam Receives Highest Award from Gettysburg College

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
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ATLANTA , June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mary Hagerty Ehrsam, President of Partnerships at Operation HOPE, received the Gettysburg College Distinguished Alumni Award, the highest and most prestigious award given by the college for professional and civic achievement. Ehrsam is a graduate of Gettysburg College's class of 1990. She was presented the award by the President of Gettysburg, Bob Luliano during a private ceremony.

Key Points: 
  • Mary Ehrsam, Gettysburg College Class of '90, received the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award, the highest and most prestigious award given by the institution for professional and civic achievement.
  • ATLANTA, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Mary Hagerty Ehrsam, President of Partnerships at Operation HOPE , received the Gettysburg College Distinguished Alumni Award, the highest and most prestigious award given by the college for professional and civic achievement.
  • Gettysburg College is a highly selective four-year private college of liberal arts and sciences located in Pennsylvania.
  • We proudly celebrate her Distinguished Alumni Award and applaud her contributions to Operation HOPE's progressive culture," said John Hope Bryant, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Operation HOPE.

Justice Committee - weekly update

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Monday, June 24, 2019
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Justice Committee publishes brief summary of activities

Key Points: 
  • At the end of sitting weeks the Justice Committee publishes a brief summary of its activities in the form of a weekly update.
  • This inquiry followed up on thereport the previous Justice Committee produced in 2016.
  • On Thursday, several Members of the Justice Committee contributed to a general debate in the House of Commons on court closures and access to justice.The debate was sponsored by Bambos Charalambous MP,Ellie Reeves MPand the Chair, with 5 Committee Members in total speaking.
  • We will ask about digital justice, online courts, video hearings and the open justice principle.

Justice Committee - weekly update

Retrieved on: 
Monday, June 24, 2019
Justice Select Committee, Charalambous, House of Commons of the United Kingdom, Ellie Reeves, Legislatures, Government

Justice Committee publishes brief summary of activities

Key Points: 
  • At the end of sitting weeks the Justice Committee publishes a brief summary of its activities in the form of a weekly update.
  • This inquiry followed up on thereport the previous Justice Committee produced in 2016.
  • On Thursday, several Members of the Justice Committee contributed to a general debate in the House of Commons on court closures and access to justice.The debate was sponsored by Bambos Charalambous MP,Ellie Reeves MPand the Chair, with 5 Committee Members in total speaking.
  • We will ask about digital justice, online courts, video hearings and the open justice principle.

Justice Committee - weekly update

Retrieved on: 
Monday, June 24, 2019
Justice Select Committee, Charalambous, House of Commons of the United Kingdom, Ellie Reeves, Legislatures, Government

Justice Committee publishes brief summary of activities

Key Points: 
  • At the end of sitting weeks the Justice Committee publishes a brief summary of its activities in the form of a weekly update.
  • This inquiry followed up on thereport the previous Justice Committee produced in 2016.
  • On Thursday, several Members of the Justice Committee contributed to a general debate in the House of Commons on court closures and access to justice.The debate was sponsored by Bambos Charalambous MP,Ellie Reeves MPand the Chair, with 5 Committee Members in total speaking.
  • We will ask about digital justice, online courts, video hearings and the open justice principle.

Prime Minister's Questions: 16 January 2019

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Friday, January 18, 2019
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The Prime Minister faces questions from MPs following Government defeat

Key Points: 
  • Labour MP, Peter Kyle (Hove) asked about a referendum on the Government's Brexit deal.
  • Labour (Co-op) MP Seema Malhotra (Feltham and Heston) asked about the Government's 'red lines' in Brexit negotiations.
  • Conservative MP, Mrs Helen Grant (Maidstone and The Weald) asked about public perceptions of politics on Brexit.
  • Labour MP, Dr Roberta Blackman-Woods (City of Durham) asked about public health funding in Durham.