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Missing Women Commission of Inquiry

Why women are angry over the Missing Women's report

Yesterday's release of the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry report was an emotional event that did little to guarantee justice for victims.

Pickton inquiry: street nurse Bonnie Fournier wins fight to testify on missing women

A nurse who knew many of Vancouver's missing women and claims to have rescued a sex worker from Pickton will testify, alongside ex-mayor Philip Owen and ex-premier Ujjal Dosanjh.

Pickton inquiry: "Erin Brockovich of Downtown Eastside" refuses to stay silent on missing women

Last April, as lawyers prepared for an inquiry into the Pickton investigation, retired street nurse Bonnie Fournier was told to expect a call. Nine days remain, and she's still waiting.

Missing women: Dave Pickton among 20 outstanding witness requests ignored since 2011

Robert Pickton's brother lived on their pig farm when women were being killed there, but he and 19 other requested witnesses have never been called to testify at the inquiry.

Amnesty International and Native groups release scathing open letter about Pickton inquiry

As the Missing Women Inquiry hit its last weeks – mired in claims of sexism, racism and illegitimacy – 15 excluded organizations called for national and international action.

Missing women: BC rejects extension call from Pickton victim families, NDP

With only 16 hearing days left in the missing women inquiry, relatives of Robert Pickton's victims called for an extension, but BC won't budge on its inquiry deadline.

Missing women inquiry lawyer resigns, saying police given priority over Aboriginal voices

The Pickton inquiry faced a new setback today, as the lawyer for Aboriginal interests quit – the latest in a string of boycotts and criticisms which some say has cost the commission its legitimacy.

Missing Women Inquiry: Brother of Pickton victim calls on RCMP to apologize

Dawn Crey disappeared from the Downtown Eastside 12 years ago. After two days of RCMP testimony, her brother is calling for an apology.

Missing Women Inquiry: Senior RCMP officer stands by glowing report

The author of a 2002 report praising RCMP for its efforts to catch serial killer Robert Pickton stood by his conclusions, despite admitting more could have been done in hindsight.

Mother of Pickton victim says cops brushed her off, withheld daughter's possessions

Brushed off by the missing persons unit. Denied even her murdered daughter's possession or photos. A mother speaks out at the Missing Women Inquiry today.