Hamilton – 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 and to ensure a fair and effective youth justice system. The Government of Canada is pleased to support the innovative work done by its partners to help support youth who …
Modernizing criminal justice system’s response to HIV non-disclosure
Ottawa – The Government of Canada is unwavering in its commitment to ensuring that our criminal justice system keeps communities safe, supports victims, and holds offenders to account, while respecting Charter rights. As part of the pre-conference activities of the International AIDS Conference 2022, David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, met with stakeholders and today announced …
Judicial appointments in Ontario
Ottawa – David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, has announced the following appointments 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. Lia M. Bramwell, Assistant Crown …
Supporting victims in Manitoba, addressing trauma in justice system
Ottawa – The Government of Canada is committed to supporting projects and activities that promote access to justice and increase awareness of services available to victims of crime and their families. David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, along with the Honourable Jim Carr, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre and the Honourable Kelvin Goertzen, Minister …
Supporting families of missing & murdered Indigenous women, girls in Québec
Support line for those affected by missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people Québec – For immediate emotional assistance, call 1-844-413-6649. You can also access long-term health support services such as mental health counselling, community-based emotional support and cultural services and some travel costs to see Elders and traditional healers. Violence against Indigenous women, girls, Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, …
Canada Releases What We Heard: The Government’s Proposed Approach to Address Harmful Content Online
GATINEAU – The internet and online platforms help us stay connected, share information with one another and stay informed on important issues. That is why, now more than ever, we need to ensure that Canadians can share information and communicate with one another online in a safe and respectful space, free from harm. We need to take action to stop …