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 …
Increased support for youth victims of sexual violence in Montréal
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 …
Supporting Indigenous-led justice, victims services in 6 nations
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 …
Helping vulnerable youth involved in criminal justice system reintegrate in communities
Toronto – Across the country, governments, police, lawyers, judges and community groups are working in close partnership with communities and families to prevent youth involvement in the criminal justice system. Non-profit organizations across Canada are at the forefront of innovations that divert vulnerable youth away from a life of crime. That’s why the Government of Canada is pleased to support …
Increased federal support for Child & Youth Advocacy Centres in Alberta
Grande Prairie – Canadians expect to live in a society where the criminal justice system is fair and impartial and supports the needs of victims. This is especially important when those victims, or witnesses of abuse and violence, are children and youth. On National Child Day, Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Nicole Bockus, Program …
2023 Minister of Justice National Youth Justice Policing Award held
Ottawa – Building safe communities starts with keeping our youth out of the criminal justice system. Police services and non-profit organizations across Canada are at the forefront of innovations that divert vulnerable youth away from a life of crime. That is why the Department of Justice is proud to collaborate with the Canadian Police Association (CPA) and the Canadian Association …