Justice Minister and Attorney General, and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.) announced a judicial appointment in the province of Ontario: Karen C. Perron is appointed a Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario in Ottawa. The full release is available online. Contact Jeremy.Bellefeuille@justice.gc.ca.
During Victims and Survivors of Crime Week, Justice Minister and Attorney General, and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.) highlighted approximately $50 million annually to support victims and survivors of crime across the country. To increase access to justice for victims and survivors in British Columbia and to … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General, and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.) announced support for victims and survivors of crime: Provinces and territories: $8.8 million per year to provinces and territories to help implement and enhance victim services and the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights. Human trafficking: $1 million … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General, and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.) issued a statement: “On the 44th anniversary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, we celebrate the freedoms that define our country. For more than four decades, the Charter has protected fundamental rights and freedoms, including freedom … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General, and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.) announced a judicial appointment in the province of Prince Edward Island: Gary G. Demeulenaere, K.C., Partner at Stewart McKelvey in Charlottetown, is appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island in Charlottetown. The full … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General, and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.) announced judicial appointments in the province of Alberta: Jason L. Wilkins, K.C., Partner at Dunphy Best Blocksom LLP in Calgary, is appointed a Justice of the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta in Calgary. Peter D. … Read more
Workers in British Columbia will continue to receive free legal advice and education to help address workplace sexual harassment, supported by $1.5 million in federal funding. The Sexual Harassment Advice, Response and Prevention for Workplaces (SHARP Workplaces) project, is being delivered by the Community Legal Assistance Society. The full release is available online. Contact lola.dandybaeva@justice.gc.ca.
The Government of Canada and Government of Ontario announced five new youth justice centre satellite locations in Toronto, Ont., that will help improve access to legal and community supports for at-risk youth across the city. The new youth justice centre satellite locations will support a joint commitment to keep communities safe and increase access to justice … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General, and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.) introduced Bill C-16, Protecting Victims Act. This bill seeks for reform the Criminal Code to protect victims and survivors of sexual violence, gender-based violence, and intimate partner violence, and to keep our kids safe from predators. This legislation also responds to … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General, and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.) announced a judicial appointment in the province of Nova Scotia: Scott R. Campbell, K.C., is appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia in Sydney. The full release is available online. Contact lola.dandybaeva@justice.gc.ca.