The Need for a Public Inquiry into the Pickton Investigation

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/12/2010 - 13:53
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The Vancouver Police Department and RCMP have openly admitted that a public inquiry is deserved in the investigation of Robert William Pickton, convicted in 2007 for the murders of six women.  Among the mistakes made in the investigation, Vancouver police reportedly dismissed compelling evidence of a serial killer in the Downtown Eastside. However, a decision has yet to be made as to whether this public inquiry will be held.

 Public inquiry into Pickton investigation possible. CBC news, July 30th, 2010.

Read CASAC's letter in favour of a public inquiry, dated August 5th, 2010.

Welcome to CASAC

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 15:58
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CASAC writes in support of Tamil refugees and other potential immigrants aboard the Sun Sea. August 11, 2010.
"We are particularly concerned that among the ship's passengers may well be women and children in need of compassionate contact with NGO's like our own to protect their dignity, safety, security, and privacy."

The Need for a Public Inquiry into the Pickton Investigation. July 2010.

Male government officials raid a women's shelter in Mexico. June 9th, 2010.

Demands for a Public Independent Inquiry into Police Conduct at the G20 Summit.July 2010.

Sharon McIvor's Fight against Sex Discrimination in the Indian Act May 2010.
Since 1985, Sharon McIvor has fought for gender equality in the Indian Act, which discriminates against Aboriginal Women as bearers of status.  Recently, Bill C-3 continues to perpetuate these inequalities.