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HALCO and the HIV Legal Network opposed extension of arrest and enforcement powers to transit constables under the Restricting Public Consumption of Illegal Substances Act
February 27, 2026
The Restricting Public Consumption of Illegal Substances Act is a new law that is part of the province’s Safer Municipalities Act. - Clickable news item:
HALCO and HIV Legal Network condemn the decision to introduce co-payments under the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP)
February 2, 2026
HALCO and HIV Legal Network condemn the decision to introduce co-payments under the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP). As health providers, refugee advocates, and - Clickable news item:
HALCO and HIV Legal Network oppose changes to Coroners Act that replace mandatory inquests for non-natural deaths in prisons
January 16, 2026
The Legal Network and HALCO oppose the proposed amendment to the Coroners Act that seeks to replace mandatory inquests for - Clickable news item:
Supporting People Affected by the Safer Municipalities Act (Bill 6)
January 8, 2026
Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 12 to 1 p.m. The Safer Municipalities Act (Bill 6) became law in 2025. This legislation - Clickable news item:
Black Inmate Abuse Class Action – Information for Potential Class Members
December 12, 2025
Important information is now available about a Federal Court–certified class action lawsuit related to abuse experienced by Black individuals while - More news from HALCO