A ‘Tragic Incident That Never Needed To Happen’
The inquest into the death of Lena Anderson, 23, who committed suicide in a police vehicle on February 1, 2013 concluded on November 9 with closing submissions from the parties. Lawyers Julian Falconer and Asha James serve as counsel to the NAPS Chief of ...
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First Nations Seeking Policing backed by the Rule of Law
Thursday November 3, 2016: The inquest jury into the death of Lena Anderson heard evidence from the NAPS Chief of Police, Terry Armstrong, and Board Chair, Mike Metatawabin about NAPS’ desire to be recognized as a police force under the Ontario Pol...
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Ontario responds to complaint from Anderson Family and NAPS regarding failure to permit Smudging inside for opening ceremony at Coroners Inquest
On Tuesday November 1st the Inquest into the death of Lena Anderson began with a traditional First Nation prayer and smudging ceremony. The ceremony was forced to take place outside the building because the building did not accommodate First Nation smudg...
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OIPRD Announces Unprecedented Investigation Into Systemic Racism at Thunder Bay Police Service
November 3, 2016: Director of the OIRPD, Gerry McNeilly, set out the terms of reference for the upcoming review of the Thunder Bay Police Service. Focusing on the practices and policies as they effect Indigenous people, Gerry McNeilly stated that his revi...
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Lena Anderson Inquest
Thursday November 3, 2016: The Inquest into the death of Lena Anderson continued today with the NAPS Chief of Police, Terry Armstrong and NAPS Board Chair Mike Metatawabin providing evidence. Chief Armstrong and Chair Metatawabin testified about the chron...
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Thunder Bay Inquest: Lena Anderson
On Tuesday November 1, 2016, the Inquest into the death of Lena Anderson will commence in Thunder Bay. Lawyers Julian Falconer and Asha James will serve as counsel to the NAPS Chief of Police and the NAPS Board. Ms. Anderson died tragically on February 1,...
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Family Barred From Participation At New Brunswick Inquest
The Inquest into the death of Glen Wareham began today in Moncton, New Brunswick, with Mr. Wareham’s family being denied standing to participate. New Brunswick is the only jurisdiction in Canada in which coroners cannot grant standing at an inquest to p...
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Benchers Comment on Fate of LPP Program
A Lawyers Weekly article quotes Bencher Julian Falconer on the Law Practice Program (LPP) that offers law graduates an alternative to articling in Ontario is sparking a vigorous debate among Benchers of the Law Society of Upper Canada. Convocation will v...
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Falconers LLP Lawyer Comments On TPS Board Chair Role with Conservative Party
Falconers Associate, Anthony Morgan, provides comment on Toronto Police Services Board Chair Andy Pringle’s fundraising role with Conservative Party leadership candidate, Kellie Leitch. Ms. Leitch is known for controversially championing the adoption of...
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Chief Jim Leonard Of Rainy River First Nations: Things Are Not Fine In Thunder Bay
Following Chief Jim Leonard’s letter to the editor featured by The Chronicle Journal on September 30, 2016, Julian Falconer of Falconers LLP, appeared on CTV – Your Morning. Falconer discussed the DeBungee case, and other incidents that have...
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