Rachel Browne
Exclusive Data Shows Canadian Cops Target More Black and Indigenous Folks for Drug Arrests
Data obtained by VICE World News through Freedom of Information requests reveals a vastly disproportionate number of drug possession arrests for Black and Indigenous people in Canada.
RCMP Arrested Toronto Man on a Terrorism Peace Bond
The man was arrested earlier this year, VICE World News has learned, under the rarely used type of peace bond.
Inside the Christian Right's Final Efforts to Stop Canada's Ban on Conversion Therapy
Last ditch efforts by Christian groups are unlikely to stop the passage of Bill C-6 by Justin Trudeau's government.
Liberal MP Backs Petition To Make Hating on Cops a Crime
Advocates slam the petition, started by an ex-cop and Liberal insider, as an attempt to stifle protests against police brutality.
Canada’s Housing Prices Are Ridiculous. Can Anything Be Done?
VICE World News reached out to all major federal parties to see how they would address soaring housing prices and inequality.
Canada’s Housing Bubble Is Getting Way Worse, And Young People Are Screwed
Experts warn that overall wealth inequality is only going to worsen without real interventions to cool housing prices.
How Conversion Therapy Flourishes Despite Bans
As Canada is on the verge of banning conversion therapy, advocates warn limitations to the law will allow the practice to carry on.
Doctors Call For Safer Cocaine Supply
While a Canadian province mulls adding the drug to its safe supply, experts say full legalization is a better approach.
Liberals' Justice Reform Bill Keeps War on Drugs Alive, Policy Experts Say
While harm reduction experts applauded Justin Trudeau’s plan to remove mandatory minimums, they were also concerned the bill still reinforces harms associated with drug criminalization.
2020 Was the Worst Year Ever for Overdose Deaths in B.C.
Drug overdose deaths far outpaced deaths from COVID-19 in the province, which is pursuing decriminalization.
Canada Is Formally Considering Full Drug Decriminalization For One Major City
Health Canada is reviewing Vancouver’s request to decriminalize all drugs, just as Montreal has made an ask for national decriminalization.
Mayor, Ex-member of Controversial Church, Attempts to Make Amends With Conversion Therapy Ban
Kingston, Ontario Mayor Bryan Paterson addressed the ‘elephant in the room’ in an impassioned speech before city council supporting a ban of the practice.