Meagan Gillmore, Author at Canadian Affairs

When does a law actually become law?

Laws don’t necessarily come into force when they receive Royal Assent — creating delays that can have real-world implications for Canadians

Political leaders at all levels are clamouring for improved Via Rail train service. But Via Rail cannot necessarily fix its problems alone

Ontario is ‘near certain’ to not meet its own accessibility standards by 2025, leaving Ontarians with disabilities shut out of jobs and the economy

Last month, PEI passed a law creating community treatment orders, which can force the mentally ill to receive treatment. Is the law too restrictive?

5,500 children and youth suffered gunshot wounds in Ontario between 2003 and 2018. Suicide and self-harm accounted for most injuries

Denying admission to French education to non-Francophone students violates Charter values, the Supreme Court ruled Friday

Committee issued call for briefs regarding MAID’s expansion to mentally ill, received hundreds of responses and may now exclude them

Many provinces have abolished school boards — or tried to. But finding a better alternative that ensures locals are heard has proved challenging

A criminal record tells the worst part of someone’s story. Could including positive details give former inmates a better shot at employment?

While some of Ottawa’s promises are good, the economic update fails to address the reasons why many families are struggling financially