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 …
Toronto – All individuals have the right to a safe workplace. Sexual harassment impacts the health and well-being of those involved, as well as their capacity to do their best at their jobs. Creating and maintaining workplaces where everyone – no matter their gender identity or expression – can feel safe and respected is a priority for the Government of Canada. …
Ottawa – The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring that the criminal justice effectively keeps everyone in Canada, and the communities they live in, safe. This means ensuring our bail laws maintain public safety, instill public confidence in the justice system, and respect the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. There are specific challenges facing our bail system posed by …
Toronto – Access to justice is a fundamental Canadian value and an integral part of a fair and just society based on the rule of law. The Government of Canada is committed to providing fair and equal access to justice and legal services for racialized communities, including racialized youth, across the country and addressing systemic racism and discrimination in all …
