A Toronto mother, Cassandra Gordon, was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for using her son to smuggle 3.5 kilograms of cocaine from Aruba into Canada. Justice David Harris emphasized the importance of rehabilitation in her case, given her status as a first offender and mother of two, while also condemning her actions as a significant aggravating factor. Although the Crown sought a seven-year sentence, the judge recommended early release to allow her to care for her children, despite rejecting her defense of duress.
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Story of Air India bombing should be 'embedded' in Canada's history, say Bob Rae
Bob Rae, Canada's UN ambassador, emphasized the need to recognize the Air India Flight 182 disaster as a significant Canadian tragedy during a memorial visit in Ahakista, Ireland, marking 40 years since the bombing that killed 329 people. He highlighted the emotional impact on victims' families and criticized the lack of acknowledgment of the event's severity, advocating for better education about this pivotal moment in Canadian history. Need More Context? 🔎
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