Skip to main content

Featured

Lawyers Demand Justice After Quebec Teen’s Death

Lawyers representing the family of Nooran Rezayi , a 15-year-old boy fatally shot by police in Longueuil, Quebec, are calling for accountability after allegations of interference in the investigation. Rezayi was killed on September 21, 2025 , in a suburban neighborhood south of Montreal. Quebec’s police watchdog (BEI) has accused local officers of questioning witnesses and attempting to obtain video footage , actions that could compromise the independence of the probe. Lawyers for Rezayi’s family insist such interference cannot go unpunished. The family has filed a $2.2 million lawsuit against the Longueuil police and the city, claiming “unreasonable and disproportionate force” was used against the unarmed teen. His mother, Fahima Rezayi, has urged authorities to ensure accountability, stressing that “this must never happen again.” The case has sparked outrage and renewed calls for reform in Quebec’s policing system. Critics argue that protecting the watchdog’s independence is ess...
Post a Comment
Read more

article

Labels

Ontario Mayors Push Back Against Financial Incentives for Doctor Recruitment

Several Ontario mayors are voicing concerns over the financial incentives municipalities use to attract doctors, arguing that the practice is harming communities that cannot afford to compete.  

Sault Ste. Marie Mayor Matthew Shoemaker has gone as far as suggesting a nationwide ban on such incentives, stating that his city, which needs 40 more doctors, cannot match the lucrative offers made by other municipalities. Similarly, North Perth Mayor Todd Kasenberg has criticized the approach, calling it an "arms race" with no real winners.  

The issue is particularly pressing in rural and northern communities, where access to healthcare is already limited. Experts warn that financial incentives may help recruit doctors but do little to retain them in underserved areas.  

While Ontario's health ministry has made investments to improve access to doctors, it has not indicated whether it will consider banning municipal financial incentives.  

The debate continues as communities struggle to balance recruitment efforts with long-term healthcare stability.  


Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment