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on January 15, 2014 in Right Edition

Gov’t to Tax Fines – Obama’s Fundemental Change

Gov’t to Tax Fines – Obama’s Fundemental Change Justice Minister Peter MacKay is deflecting criticism of a new, mandatory victim surcharge, saying judges opposed to the measure will eventually “see the wisdom” of making sure victims of crime receive proper help. MacKay was responding Monday to reports that say judges in Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta have either refused to order criminals to pay the surcharge or found ways to make it impossible for authorities to collect the fee. Some judges and justice critics have said the surcharge places an unfair burden on those who don’t have the means to… View Article

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