Justice Minister Rob Nicholson

Five stories we’re watching

The Maclean’s Ottawa bureau on yesterday’s stories and tomorrow’s headlines

UPDATED: Guns at the border: on seizures and spending

I was surprised on Saturday to hear Justice Minister Rob Nicholson, in an interview on CBC Radio’s The House, mention that the Canada Border Services Agency has seized nearly 30,000 prohibited weapons since 2006.

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A judgment call

Random Breathalyzer tests could violate the Charter of Rights

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Curbing drunk drivers is harder than you think

Canada is considering tougher and broader laws. Will they work?