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TERRORISM IN VELTMAN MURDER CASE

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
Ministry, Islamophobia, Ram pickup, Terrorism, Muslims, Life, Hatred, White nationalism, PPSC, Crime, Public, Running

He was sentenced to life imprisonment without eligibility for parole for 25 years for the first-degree murder of Talat Salman, Syed Salman Afzaal, Madiha Salman, and Yumnah Afzaal.

Key Points: 
  • He was sentenced to life imprisonment without eligibility for parole for 25 years for the first-degree murder of Talat Salman, Syed Salman Afzaal, Madiha Salman, and Yumnah Afzaal.
  • He was also sentenced to life imprisonment for the attempted murder of the youngest member of the Afzaal family, the lone survivor, who was only nine years old at the time of the attack.
  • George Dolhai, Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions had this to say: "Today's sentence denounces these planned and deliberate murders as terrorism.
  • This case was prosecuted by both the Public Prosecution Service of Canada, and the Ministry of the Attorney General of Ontario.

PPSC APPEALS SENTENCE IMPOSED ON CAMERON JAY ORTIS

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
PPSC, Criminal code, Code, The Act, Public, Security, The Criminal Code

TORONTO, Feb. 7, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, the Public Prosecution Service of Canada filed a Notice of Appeal in the Court of Appeal for Ontario to initiate an appeal on the sentence imposed on Cameron Jay Ortis.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Feb. 7, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, the Public Prosecution Service of Canada filed a Notice of Appeal in the Court of Appeal for Ontario to initiate an appeal on the sentence imposed on Cameron Jay Ortis.
  • The sentence imposed is 14 years imprisonment.
  • On November 22, 2023, a jury found Cameron Ortis guilty of four offences under the Security of Information Act for intentionally and without authority communicating special operational information to unauthorized individuals contrary to s. 14(1) of the Act.
  • The decision to appeal the sentence imposed on Cameron Ortis is in the public interest based on the seriousness of the offence and moral blameworthiness of the offender.

CHANGES TO PPSC'S ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR DRUG TREATMENT COURT PROGRAMS

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024
DTC, Violence, Crime, PPSC, Person, Public, Risk

OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 2, 2024 /CNW/ - The Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) has expanded the eligibility for participation in a Drug Treatment Court (DTC).

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 2, 2024 /CNW/ - The Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) has expanded the eligibility for participation in a Drug Treatment Court (DTC).
  • Changes have been made to the PPSC Deskbook giving prosecutors greater flexibility on eligibility for DTC programs.
  • Individuals previously convicted of an offence involving violence or who are accused of committing a violent offence will no longer be automatically excluded from the programs.
  • The objective of these  changes is to  reduce criminality for persons with a substance use disorder.

COURT SENTENCES YOUNG PERSON AS AN ADULT IN MURDER / TERRORISM CASE

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Ministry, PPSC, Woman, Terrorism, Violence, Director of Public Prosecutions, Criminal code, Public, The Criminal Code, Life, Drug, Crown

TORONTO, Nov. 28, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Ontario Superior Court, sitting as a youth justice court, imposed an adult sentence on a young person.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Nov. 28, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Ontario Superior Court, sitting as a youth justice court, imposed an adult sentence on a young person.
  • The young person in this case was just five months shy of his 18th birthday when he committed these offences.
  • The sentence is the maximum allowable under the Criminal Code for a young person sentenced as an adult.
  • For the court to impose an adult sentence on a young person, certain criteria must be met, including factors relevant to the young person, and those relevant to the offence, particularly whether a youth sentence would not be of sufficient length to hold the young person accountable for their conduct.

JURY FINDS ORTIS GUILTY

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
PPSC, Criminal code, Justice, Risk, Public, The Criminal Code, Act, Intelligence, Person, Security, Hearing, RCMP, Security of Information Act, Code

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 22, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, a jury found Cameron Ortis guilty of four offences under the Security of Information Act for intentionally and without authority communicating special operational information to unauthorized individuals contrary to s. 14(1) of the Act.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 22, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, a jury found Cameron Ortis guilty of four offences under the Security of Information Act for intentionally and without authority communicating special operational information to unauthorized individuals contrary to s. 14(1) of the Act.
  • He was also found guilty of fraudulently obtaining a computer service contrary to s.342.1(1) of the Criminal Code, and of breach of trust contrary to s. 122 of the Code.
  • During the eight-week-long trial, the jury heard how Mr. Ortis, while he was employed by the RCMP, communicated with four separate individuals who were the subject of international investigations.
  • As an intelligence analyst, Mr. Ortis was privy to high-level national security information, but his position did not permit him to share this information with anyone.

Two individuals charged with conspiracy to rig bids for Québec City infrastructure contracts

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
PPSC, Bureau, Competition Bureau, Criminal code, Public, The Criminal Code, Fraud, Consultant, Competition, Court, Construction, QC

GATINEAU, QC, Nov. 14, 2023 /CNW/ - The Competition Bureau has laid criminal charges before the Court of Québec against Patrice Mathieu and André Côté in connection with an alleged conspiracy to rig bids for Québec City infrastructure contracts.

Key Points: 
  • GATINEAU, QC, Nov. 14, 2023 /CNW/ - The Competition Bureau has laid criminal charges before the Court of Québec against Patrice Mathieu and André Côté in connection with an alleged conspiracy to rig bids for Québec City infrastructure contracts.
  • Evidence gathered by the Bureau suggests that the accused participated in a big-rigging scheme between September 1, 2006, and November 19, 2010, in which several individuals employed by consulting engineering firms conspired to divide municipal infrastructure contracts among their firms.
  • Both individuals were charged under the Criminal Code with conspiracy to rig bids, conspiracy to commit fraud, and fraud over $5,000.
  • Rigging bids on infrastructure contracts raises costs for municipalities and reduces available public funds to meet important public needs.

Two individuals charged with conspiracy to rig bids for public road work on Highway 50 in Outaouais

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Public Prosecution Service of Canada, PPSC, Competition Act, Sales, Gatineau, Transports, Court, Bureau, Competition Bureau, Competition, The Criminal Code, Public, Criminal code, Auction, QC

The charges were laid under the bid-rigging provisions of the Competition Act and the conspiracy provisions of the Criminal Code.

Key Points: 
  • The charges were laid under the bid-rigging provisions of the Competition Act and the conspiracy provisions of the Criminal Code.
  • When individuals conspire to rig bids for public contracts, it is taxpayers who pay the price.
  • When the Competition Bureau finds evidence of a criminal offence , it refers the matter to the Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC).
  • If you believe that you have been a victim of bid-rigging, or if you have information about a bid-rigging scheme, contact the Competition Bureau .

COURT RULES THAT MURDER AND ATTEMPTED MURDER WERE TERRORIST ACTIVITY IN YOUTH CASE

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Human, Crown Spa Hotel, Stabbing, Criminal code, Director of Public Prosecutions, Public, Public Prosecution Service of Canada, Woman, PPSC, Terrorism, YCJA, Court, The Criminal Code, Death, Crown

TORONTO, July 27, 2023 /CNW/ - On June 6, 2023, the Ontario Superior Court, sitting as a Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) court released its decision in a youth matter.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, July 27, 2023 /CNW/ - On June 6, 2023, the Ontario Superior Court, sitting as a Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) court released its decision in a youth matter.
  • The court found that the young person had committed terrorist activity motivated by the incel (involuntary celibate) ideology when he attacked two women at a spa.
  • 235(1) and 231(2) and attempted murder under s. 239(1)(b) of the Criminal Code.
  • After hearing submissions, the court ruled that in the circumstances of this case, the offences fell within that definition.

OMAR SENTENCED TO EIGHT YEARS IN MOSQUE ATTACK

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Weapon, Hatred, Ontario Superior Court of Justice, DNA, Freedom, Salaheddin Islamic Centre, Public, Public Prosecution Service of Canada, PPSC, Guilt, Federal, Muslims, Ministry, Islamic Centre, Court, Mosque, Crown

BRAMPTON, ON, July 25, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, in the Ontario Superior Court, Mohammed Omar was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty last week to three criminal offences that also constitute terrorist activity for an attack in a Mississauga Mosque.

Key Points: 
  • BRAMPTON, ON, July 25, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, in the Ontario Superior Court, Mohammed Omar was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty last week to three criminal offences that also constitute terrorist activity for an attack in a Mississauga Mosque.
  • Mr. Omar is also required to provide a DNA sample.
  • The court also imposed a weapons prohibition order, and an order that Mr. Omar serve one-half of his sentence before he can apply for parole.
  • The attack was also conducted at a place of worship at a time when the congregants were praying, and their backs were towards the offender.

OMAR PLEADS GUILTY IN MOSQUE ATTACK

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Motivation, Dar, Prejudice, Hatred, Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Court, Public Prosecution Service of Canada, Public, Arrest, PPSC, Bias, Religion, Police, Muslims

Mr. Omar was motivated by a hateful ideology, and the attack was aimed at intimidating a segment of the public (Muslim Canadians).

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Omar was motivated by a hateful ideology, and the attack was aimed at intimidating a segment of the public (Muslim Canadians).
  • Interviews with Mr. Omar as well of a search of his computer revealed that he planned the attack over the course of a year, and had thought of other ways to commit his attack.
  • As with all terrorist activities, an attack on some Canadians is an attack on all Canadians and their sense of security."
  • The PPSC is also responsible for providing prosecution-related advice to law enforcement agencies across Canada.