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 …
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 …
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 …
Ontario —The historic Canada Maltings administrative office in Eireann Quay will undergo a major restoration and renovation through an investment of more than $4.5 million from the federal government. The project is also being funded by the Government of Ireland and the Canada Ireland Foundation. Announced by Parliamentary Secretary James Maloney; the Tánaiste, Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister …
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 …
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 …
