Justice Minister and Attorney General, and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.), joined by British Columbia Premier David Eby and British Columbia Attorney General and Deputy Premier Niki Sharma, to highlight Bill C-14, Bail and Sentencing Reform Act. The Bill seeks to address the rise in extortions and enact provisions to end … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General, and responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.) announced the introduction of the Bill C-14, Bail and Sentencing Reform Act. The reforms would introduce over 80 clauses of targeted changes to the bail and sentencing framework in the Criminal Code, informed by extensive consultations. They would … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General, and responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.) announced judicial appointments in the province of Ontario: The Honourable Christine Mainville is appointed a Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario in Toronto. Carolyn R. Leach is appointed a Judge of the Superior Court … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General, and responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.) introduced the Combatting Hate Act. The legislation would amend the Criminal Code to: Make it a crime to intimidate and obstruct people from accessing places of worship, as well as schools, community centres and other places primarily used by an … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General, and responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.) tabled the fourth annual progress report on the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (UN Declaration Act). The full release is available online. Contact lola.dandybaeva@justice.gc.ca.
Justice Minister and Attorney General, and responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.) announced judicial appointments in the province of Ontario: Jennifer M. Moser is appointed a Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario in London. Alexandra J. Bignucolo is appointed a Judge of the Superior Court of … Read more