Everyone in Canada deserve to be safe and free from violence. May is Sexual Violence Prevention Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about sexual abuse and support people experiencing sexual violence in this country. Approximately one in three women and one in 10 men in Canada experience sexual violence in their lifetime. Over 50% of women who were abused during …
Ontario – Indigenous people are overrepresented in the Canadian justice system, whether as victims, accused, or offenders. Access to Indigenous-led justice services across Canada continues to be an important way for achieving systemic change in our justice system. That is why programs and resources are needed in every stage of the justice process to create this change. Arif Virani, Minister …
Montréal – Human trafficking and sexual exploitation are heinous crimes, with far‑reaching repercussions for victims, survivors, their families, their communities, and society as a whole. The Government of Canada is committed to helping all victims and survivors of crime, including victims and survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation, by working with partners to provide specialized services to these victims …
OTTAWA – The digital world can pose significant risks. Social media can be used to sexually exploit children, promote self-harm to children, incite violence, put people’s safety at risk and foment hate. Online harms have real world impact with tragic, even fatal, consequences. Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, introduced Bill C-63, the Online Harms Act. …
Toronto – Access to justice is a fundamental value of the Canadian justice system and an integral part of a fair society that respects the rule of law. Committed to upholding the values of peace, democracy and human rights, the Government of Canada supports collaborative approaches to achieve fair and equal access to justice and legal services. Arif Virani Minister …
Ottawa – Medical assistance in dying (MAID) is a very personal choice and a deeply sensitive topic. In Canada, MAID may be an option for some people who are suffering intolerably due to an eligible medical condition. The Government of Canada recognizes that mental illness can cause the same level of suffering as that of physical illnesses. Under Canada’s current …
York Region – Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, Michael Kerzner, Solicitor General of Ontario, and Doug Downey, Attorney General of Ontario, announced a federal investment of $121 million to help prevent gun and gang violence in Ontario, including auto …
Montreal – Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry and Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board, announced that a National Summit on Combatting Auto Theft will take place on …
Montréal – Canadians expect to live in a society where the justice system supports the needs of victims. This is especially important when it comes to youth victims of sexual violence. Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Sameer Zuberi, MP for Pierrefonds–Dollard, and Stéphanie Gareau, Executive Director of the Centre d’appui aux enfants et à la …
Ohsweken – Advancing reconciliation requires supporting culturally appropriate, Indigenous-led and community-based justice services, and building policies informed by the lived experiences of Indigenous peoples. These are key to achieving systemic change in our justice system. Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, joined Tim Bucci, Director of Six Nations Justice Department, to announce over $560,000 in funding …
