Susanne Barrow was sexually assaulted by a doctor at SickKids in 1980, leading to a $2.3-million lawsuit against both the hospital and her alleged assailant Eleazar Noriega, who lost his medical license in 2015 after multiple allegations of sexual abuse. Despite facing challenges in identifying her abuser, Barrow’s persistence eventually revealed Noriega’s history of misconduct and other victims, prompting legal action and raising questions about accountability within the medical profession.
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Major projects bill to be swiftly studied in committee after Conservatives vote to fast-track it
The minority Liberal government's major projects bill, C-5, passed its second reading in the House of Commons with a vote of 304-29 and is set for committee study this week, following fast-tracking by the Conservatives. The bill grants the federal government powers to expedite natural resource and infrastructure projects and will undergo scrutiny from various stakeholders, with a Senate pre-study also underway. Need More Context? 🔎
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