Montréal – Access to justice is key to increasing Canadians’ confidence in their justice system. By improving the capacity of organizations to offer legal services in English and French across the country, the Government of Canada continues to fulfill its commitment to support official language minority communities. Steven Guilbeault, MP for Laurier—Sainte-Marie, on behalf of Arif Virani, Minister of Justice …
Supporting access to justice services in both official languages in Quebec
Montréal – Access to justice is key to increasing Canadians’ confidence in their justice system. By improving the ability of organizations to offer legal services in French and English across the country, the Government of Canada continues to fulfill its commitment to support official language minority communities. Marc Miller, Member of Parliament for Ville-Marie—Le Sud-Ouest—Île-des-Sœurs, on behalf of Arif Virani, …
Feds renew funding for immigration, refugee legal services in Manitoba
Winnipeg – Access to justice is a fundamental value in the Canadian justice system and an essential part of a fair society. It is a priority of the Government of Canada to ensure access to justice for low-income persons and make sure that the Canadian justice system is fair, efficient and accessible and that public confidence in the justice system …
Canada National Action Plan results in 19% decline in auto theft
Oakville – Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, released an update on the progress made under the National Action Plan on Combatting Auto Theft. The Action Plan, which was developed following the National Summit on Combatting Auto Theft, focuses on disrupting, dismantling and prosecuting the organized crime groups involved in auto theft. It is built on the …
Promoting democracy, equal access to justice at OECD Global Roundtable
Ottawa – Access to justice is a fundamental value of the Canadian justice system, in line with our country’s respect for the rule of law. Justice Canada remains committed to playing a leadership role in advancing a people-centred approach to justice and the law, including through its international relationships. Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and …
Canada’s 1st social medicine supportive housing development launched
Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow officially opened Dunn House – Canada’s first-ever social medicine supportive housing initiative. The development at 90 Dunn Ave. has been delivered through the City of Toronto’s innovative partnership with the University Health Network (UHN) and United Way Greater Toronto (UWGT), in conjunction with the project’s housing provider, Fred Victor. Located in Toronto’s Parkdale neighbourhood, the …
New firearms licensing requirements coming into force
Ottawa – As part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to combat firearms violence, new measures are coming into force that will make it harder for criminals to unlawfully manufacture firearms. Starting on September 1, 2024, a valid firearms licence will be required to acquire firearm barrels and handgun slides. A valid firearms licence refers to a Possession and Acquisition …
2024 US–Canada Cross Border Crime Forum
Washington – The United States (US) and Canada have a longstanding and enduring security, law enforcement, and intelligence partnership that is centered on protecting public safety, consistent with rights protected by law. Today, to advance our shared goals, US Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and US Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas hosted Canada’s Minister of Justice and Attorney …
Funding to improve support for victims of childhood sexual abuse in Winnipeg
Winnipeg – Sexual abuse of children is a heinous crime, with far-reaching repercussions for victims, survivors, their families, their communities, and society. By working with partners to provide specialized services for victims, we foster a better understanding of victims’ needs and support healing. Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, along with Ben Carr, Member of Parliament for …
Increasing support for victims of sexual violence in Madawaska, Victoria counties
Edmundston – Sexual violence is a crime that has devastating consequences and can cause significant trauma for survivors, victims, and their loved ones. The Government of Canada is committed to helping all victims and survivors of sexual crimes by establishing partnerships, to offer them tailored and accessible services. René Arseneault, MP for Madawaska—Restigouche, on behalf of Arif Virani, Minister of …