A major announcement has created buzz among Canadian seniors: the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is set to provide an extra $742 Old Age Security (OAS) payment in 2025. This one-time financial boost is designed to help retirees manage rising living costs, particularly as inflation continues to impact essentials such as food, housing, and healthcare. Beginning […]
Tracking your CRA disability payment for September 2025? Here’s a clear breakdown of who qualifies, how much you get, and the confirmed pay dates for the Canada Disability Benefit and the Child Disability Benefit (with CCB). Plus, quick tips to avoid delays. What Is The CRA Disability Payment In September 2025? There isn’t one single […]
A fair trial depends on truthful, uninfluenced testimony. But in cases involving organized crime, terrorism, trafficking, and corruption, witnesses face intimidation, retaliation, and social ostracism. Witness protection programs (WPPs) address these risks with relocation, identity changes, secure housing, financial support, special courtroom measures, and psychosocial care, allowing witnesses to testify safely and defendants to confront evidence without endangering lives. Global frameworks from […]
Equality before the law is not just a legal phrase — it is the cornerstone of any fair and functional justice system. It ensures that all individuals, regardless of wealth, race, gender, religion, or status, are treated the same under legal frameworks. Without it, justice becomes selective, trust in legal systems erodes, and the rule of law collapses. In […]
The ideal of justice demands not only fair outcomes but also timely processes. In courts around the world, delays in legal proceedings — whether criminal trials, civil disputes, or administrative rulings — significantly harm individuals and societies. When justice is delayed, many argue it becomes justice denied. In this article, we explore why timely justice […]
The rule of law is the cornerstone of any just, stable, and democratic society. It ensures that everyone—including governments—is bound by the same legal framework. Without it, corruption, inequality, and abuse of power can thrive unchecked. In 2025, as global challenges like political instability, cybercrime, and human rights abuses rise, the rule of law remains crucial for protecting freedom, enforcing accountability, and […]
For decades, many systems leaned on punishment-first responses—tougher sentences and more prison beds—as the main path to public safety. Yet communities have learned that safety grows faster and lasts longer when we invest in prevention, rehabilitation, and reentry. Prevention is not being lenient; it is accountability plus solutions. It keeps consequences for harm while adding […]
Constitutions are the foundation of legal order, defining the structure of governance and safeguarding justice for citizens. In 2025, there’s increasing attention on how constitutions: Recent developments show that constitutional mechanisms remain central in protecting the vulnerable and limiting government overreach. For example, in India, Chief Justice Bhushan Gavai highlighted how the Indian Constitution has […]
A fair trial is more than courtroom ritual—it’s the operating system of justice. When a person’s liberty, reputation, property, or even life is on the line, procedural safeguards ensure facts are tested, rights are respected, and outcomes are legitimate. The right to a fair and public hearing before an independent and impartial tribunal sits at the core of modern human rights […]
When conflicts erupt—between neighbors, communities, or even nations—the instinct is often to turn to courts or government enforcement. But traditional justice systems can be slow, expensive, and adversarial. In many situations, they also fail to rebuild trust or heal relationships. That is where mediation and peacebuilding step in, offering what many call justice outside the […]
