As Canada approaches its federal election, with U.S. relations, economic concerns, and affordability taking center stage, Indian residential school survivors and their advocates are calling on all political parties to commit to supporting investigations into unmarked burials and missing children. This plea comes in light of the discovery of over a hundred “unmarked burial features” at the former McIntosh Indian Residential School, and researchers indicate there may be additional potential burial sites on the property. The urgency of this issue highlights the need for government accountability and action regarding these historical injustices.
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Jamaican doing life for 'execution style' Ontario killing wins shot at 'faint hope' release
Sean Lenworth Anthony Spence, sentenced to life for orchestrating the 2007 “execution style” murder of Jonathan Chambers over a drug deal, has been granted a hearing under Canada’s “faint hope clause” after serving over 15 years. While Spence did not pull the trigger, he was deemed the mastermind behind the kidnapping and murder, and if released, he faces deportation to Jamaica. Need More Context? 🔎
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