Mark Persaud

Lawsuit challenges federal judicial appointment process

Lawsuit challenges federal judicial appointment process System open to political influence, threat to independent, impartial courts, says Democracy Watch

Ontario man charged in connection with infamous CRA telephone scam, RCMP says

Ontario man charged in connection with infamous CRA telephone scam, RCMP says A 25-year-old Ontario man is facing charges in connection with a series of transnational phone frauds, including the infamous Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) phone scam.

'Reckless behaviour is expensive': Brampton residents face $100,000 fine for throwing a 200-guest party during COVID-19 times

'Reckless behaviour is expensive': Brampton residents face $100,000 fine for throwing a 200-guest party during COVID-19 times According to police, a Brampton house party had over 200 people show up, with little to no social distancing being practiced.

Legal Aid Ontario facing up to $70 million funding drop amid COVID-19 ‘perfect storm’

Legal Aid Ontario facing up to $70 million funding drop amid COVID-19 ‘perfect storm’ The funding drop, which follows a $133 million provincial cut last year, is the result of a crash in interest on Ontario lawyers’ trust accounts.