Ottawa – Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016. This process emphasizes transparency, merit, and the diversity of the Canadian population, and will continue to ensure the appointment of jurists who meet the highest standards of excellence and integrity. Meaghan M. Conroy, Partner at …
Ottawa – Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016. This process emphasizes transparency, merit, and the diversity of the Canadian population, and will continue to ensure the appointment of jurists who meet the highest standards of excellence and integrity. Marcela S. Aroca, Partner at …
Ottawa – Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced that David and Joyce Milgaard’s Law, which establishes a new, independent commission to review potential wrongful convictions, received Royal Assent on December 17, 2024. Canadians have seen the devastating impact of wrongful convictions on people like David Milgaard, who served 23 years in jail for a crime he did …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
