CDAS has recently published and presented a report studying the effects of innocence claims on parole ineligibility. The report prepared by Rachel Barsky and Adam J.E. Blanchard presents recommendations for how to eliminate reliance on an inmate's innocence claim when evaluating whether to grant parole.
To view the complete report, please click here.
On March 27, 2023, CDAS addressed the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights at a hearing focused on Canada's Bail System. This Committee was formed in response to the recent let
CDAS co-founder and long-time Vice-President, MarkGervin, has decided to step down from the Board of Directors. Forever an altruist, Mark explained that his goal was always to see CDAS establish itsel
CDAS is proud to announce that Gloria Ng has been appointed as the new President of the Society. Ms. Ng has been a Director of CDAS since 2015. She runs a successful criminal defence practice, Platfor