MPP Andrea Horwath is calling for a public inquiry into the murder of Jared Osidacz because a coroner’s inquest into the boy’s death won’t deal with domestic violence, a crucial component of the case.

August 8, 2008

The Hon. Chris Bentley

Ministry of the Attorney General

McMurtry-Scott Building

720 Bay Street, 11th Floor

Toronto ON M5G 2K1

Dear Mr. Bentley:

Re: Katelynn Sampson and Justice Debra Paulseth

March 21st 2008

On the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, New Democrats join with the multitudes around the globe in recognizing the significance of this day. It was on this day in 1960 that the massacre in Sharpeville, South Africa occurred, where almost 70 lives were lost for peacefully demonstrating against the apartheid “pass laws”.

NDP Leader Howard Hampton expressed outrage at today’s court decision that will send Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (KI) First Nation Chief Donny Morris and five other community leaders to jail for six months.

NDP Justice critic Peter Kormos demanded Dalton McGuinty initiate a full public inquiry into what led to a court ruling that stayed numerous charges against a group of Toronto drug squad officers.

“Under Dalton McGuinty, justice is not only blind, it’s also ineffective,” said Kormos.

NDP Justice critic Peter Kormos says the McGuinty Liberals have failed to ensure access to justice for working families.

"I want to thank the Hon. Mr. Coulter Osborne for the work on his report,” said Kormos.