Department of Justice Canada

Department of Justice CanadaCanada News Centre2026-07-07T14:59:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svgMajor Criminal Code reforms to protect Canadians are now lawhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/07/major-criminal-code-reforms-to-protect-canadians-are-now-law.html

“The Government of Canada is delivering on its promise to protect Canadians from violent crime, intimate-partner violence, femicide, and hate crimes. This is one of the most consequential reforms of the Criminal Code in a generation, and we advanced it with the urgency needed to keep our communities safe” said the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada.

Department of Justice Canada2026-07-07T14:34:11-04:00Minister Fraser to hold press conference on major Criminal Code reforms to protect Canadians that are now lawhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/07/minister-fraser-to-hold-press-conference-on-major-criminal-code-reforms-to-protect-canadians-that-are-now-law.html

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, will hold a press conference to highlight the three pieces of legislation passed in June to reform the Criminal Code, strengthening bail and sentencing laws, addressing court delays, and protecting children from predators.

Department of Justice Canada2026-07-06T12:40:05-04:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Ontariohttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/07/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-judicial-appointments-in-the-province-of-ontario.html

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, today 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.

Department of Justice Canada2026-07-06T10:55:56-04:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Nova Scotiahttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/07/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-in-the-province-of-nova-scotia.html

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, today announced the following appointment 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.

Department of Justice Canada2026-07-06T10:55:49-04:00Minister of Justice meets with small business owners in Halifaxhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/06/minister-of-justice-meets-with-small-business-owners-in-halifax.html

Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, met with Halifax Regional Municipality Councillor Laura White, International Downtown Association (IDA) Canada Chair and Downtown Halifax Business Commission CEO Paul MacKinnon, and small business owners in Halifax, to discuss how the passing of the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act (Bill C-14) will keep Canadians safe and help combat crime with the new aggravating factor for retail theft.

Department of Justice Canada2026-06-25T17:01:12-04:00Canada’s sweeping bail and sentencing reforms to combat retail theft and violence against transit workers become lawhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/06/canadas-sweeping-bail-and-sentencing-reforms-to-combat-retail-theft-and-violence-against-transit-workers-become-law.html

The Government of Canada has heard from communities across the country that public safety is an issue of grave concern, and we have taken action to help keep everyone in Canada safe.

Department of Justice Canada2026-06-25T11:36:01-04:00Minister Fraser to hold press conference on bail and sentencing reforms to combat retail theft and violence against transit workershttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/06/minister-fraser-to-hold-press-conference-on-bail-and-sentencing-reforms-to-combat-retail-theft-and-violence-against-transit-workers.html

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, will hold a press conference on the passing of the Bail and Sentencing Act (Bill C-14), with over 80 targeted changes to the Criminal Code.

Department of Justice Canada2026-06-24T15:47:09-04:00Canada’s sweeping bail and sentencing reforms to combat copper theft and crimes against essential infrastructure become lawhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/06/canadas-sweeping-bail-and-sentencing-reforms-to-combat-copper-theft-and-crimes-against-essential-infrastructure-become-law.html

The Government of Canada has heard from communities across the country that public safety is an issue of grave concern, and we have taken action to help keep everyone in Canada safe.

Department of Justice Canada2026-06-24T09:19:12-04:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General Fraser meets with Halton Regional Police Service and Halton Region Paramedic Serviceshttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/06/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-fraser-meets-with-halton-regional-police-service-and-halton-region-paramedic-services.html

Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, met with Halton Regional Police Service Chief Stephen J. Tanner and Halton Region Paramedic Services Chief Greg Sage to discuss the passage of the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act (Bill C-14) and the federal government’s recent criminal justice reforms to help combat crime and violence against on-duty first responders in Halton Region.

Department of Justice Canada2026-06-23T17:15:29-04:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General Fraser meets with the Mayor of Vaughan and York Regional Policehttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/06/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-fraser-meets-with-the-mayor-of-vaughan-and-york-regional-police.html

Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, met with City of Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca and York Regional Police Deputy Chief Ryan Hogan to discuss the federal government’s recent criminal justice reforms and how they will help combat crime in Vaughan and keep Canadians safe.

Department of Justice Canada2026-06-22T20:09:23-04:00Minister Fraser to hold press conference on bail and sentencing reforms to combat copper thefthttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/06/minister-fraser-to-hold-press-conference-on-bail-and-sentencing-reforms-to-combat-copper-theft.html

Department of Justice Canada2026-06-22T16:42:14-04:00The Honourable Julie K. Gibson’s Questionnairehttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/06/the-honourable-julie-k-gibsons-questionnaire.html

Under the new judicial application process introduced by the Minister of Justice on October 20, 2016, any interested and qualified Canadian lawyer or judge may apply for federal judicial appointment by completing a questionnaire.

Department of Justice Canada2026-06-22T15:33:47-04:00Canada’s sweeping bail and sentencing reforms targeting extortion, auto theft and organized crime become lawhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/06/canadas-sweeping-bail-and-sentencing-reforms-targeting-extortion-auto-theft-and-organized-crime-become-law.html

The Government of Canada has heard from communities across the country that public safety is an issue of grave concern, and we have taken action to help keep everyone in Canada safe.

Department of Justice Canada2026-06-22T11:23:03-04:00Canada makes femicide first-degree murder as all three major Criminal Code reforms become lawhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/06/canada-makes-femicide-first-degree-murder-as-all-three-major-criminal-code-reforms-become-law.html

“Victims and survivors called for stronger protections from intimate partner violence and gender-based violence. Those protections are now law,” said the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada.

Department of Justice Canada2026-06-19T16:07:58-04:00Canada restores mandatory minimums to keep kids safe from predatorshttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/06/canada-restores-mandatory-minimums-to-keep-kids-safe-from-predators.html

“Predators prey on the most vulnerable among us, committing some of the most horrific crimes imaginable against children. Today, mandatory minimums have been restored to help keep criminals behind bars and keep our kids safe. Those protections are now law,” said the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada.

Department of Justice Canada2026-06-19T16:07:50-04:00Canada’s stronger hate crime protections become lawhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/06/canadas-stronger-hate-crime-protections-become-law.html

“As hate continues to rise in Canada, communities have been calling for stronger protections against hate crimes. Today, those protections are now law,” said the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada.

Department of Justice Canada2026-06-19T12:28:44-04:00Minister Fraser to hold press conference as Canada’s sweeping bail and sentencing reforms become lawhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/06/minister-fraser-to-hold-press-conference-as-significant-bail-and-sentencing-reforms-become-law.html

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, will hold a press conference on the passing of the Bail and Sentencing Act (Bill C-14), enacting some of the most significant reforms to strengthen bail and sentencing laws.

Department of Justice Canada2026-06-18T12:37:38-04:00Canada’s sweeping bail and sentencing reforms become lawhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/06/canadas-sweeping-bail-and-sentencing-reforms-become-law.html

“Canada’s new government promised stricter bail laws and tougher sentencing laws. Today, that promise is now law,” said the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada.

Department of Justice Canada2026-06-16T12:13:59-04:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Saskatchewanhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/06/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-in-the-province-of-saskatchewan.html

Department of Justice Canada2026-06-16T10:56:12-04:00Minister Fraser to hold media availability following Royal Assent of the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act (Bill C-14)https://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/06/minister-fraser-to-hold-media-availability-following-royal-assent-of-the-bail-and-sentencing-reform-act-bill-c-14.html

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, for a media availability following Royal Assent of the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act (Bill C-14), as 80 targeted changes to the Criminal Code on bail and sentencing are now law.

Department of Justice Canada2026-06-16T08:00:52-04:00Minister Sean Fraser to hold media availabilityhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/06/minister-sean-fraser-to-hold-media-availability.html

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, will be available to media following his appearance at the Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs.

Department of Justice Canada2026-06-04T09:41:36-04:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Ontariohttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/05/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-in-the-province-of-ontario0.html

Department of Justice Canada2026-05-29T10:55:07-04:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Quebechttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/05/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-in-the-province-of-quebec.html

Department of Justice Canada2026-05-28T13:55:05-04:00Minister Fraser announces continued support to victim services in Ontariohttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/05/minister-fraser-announces-continued-support-to-victim-services-in-ontario.html

Canada’s government continues to take stronger action to protect victims and survivors of crime through legislative reform and funding to support the provision of services to victims of crime.

Department of Justice Canada2026-05-21T10:24:50-04:00Funding under Justice Canada’s Victims Fund to support victim services in Ontariohttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/05/funding-under-justice-canadas-victims-fund-to-support-victim-services-in-ontario.html

The Government of Canada is providing approximately $50 million annually in project based funding to support initiatives that enhance services for victims of crime and their families.

Department of Justice Canada2026-05-21T10:24:42-04:00Minister Fraser announces continued support to victim services in British Columbiahttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/05/minister-fraser-announces-continued-support-to-victim-services-in-british-columbia.html

Canada’s government continues to take stronger action to protect victims and survivors of crime through legislative reform and funding to support the provision of services to victims of crime.

Department of Justice Canada2026-05-14T14:44:42-04:00Funding under Justice Canada’s Victims Fund to support victim services in British Columbiahttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/05/funding-under-justice-canadas-victims-fund-to-support-victim-services-in-british-columbia.html

The Government of Canada is providing approximately $50 million annually in project based funding to support initiatives that enhance services for victims of crime and their families.

Department of Justice Canada2026-05-14T14:44:33-04:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of British Columbiahttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/05/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-in-the-province-of-british-columbia.html

Department of Justice Canada2026-05-11T11:56:02-04:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Ontariohttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/05/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-in-the-province-of-ontario.html

Department of Justice Canada2026-05-11T11:55:53-04:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Ontariohttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/04/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-judicial-appointments-in-the-province-of-ontario.html

Department of Justice Canada2026-05-01T10:57:22-04:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment to the Federal Courthttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/04/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-to-the-federal-court0.html

Department of Justice Canada2026-05-01T10:57:13-04:00Government of Canada announces funding to support Black communitieshttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-announces-funding-to-support-black-communities.html

A strong, effective and efficient criminal justice system includes equal access to culturally-responsive and accessible supports and services for Black people and communities in Canada.

Department of Justice Canada2026-04-24T10:13:07-04:00New funding under Canada’s Black Justice Strategy for culturally-grounded, community-led supports and serviceshttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/03/new-funding-under-canadas-black-justice-strategy-for-culturally-grounded-community-led-supports-and-services.html

As part of the implementation of Canada’s Black Justice Strategy, the Government of Canada is providing over $8.6 million in funding over two years (2025-2027) for community organizations to develop culturally-responsive, supports and services for Black youth, victims and survivors of crime, and individuals navigating the criminal justice system

Department of Justice Canada2026-04-24T10:12:56-04:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Ontariohttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/04/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-in-the-province-of-ontario.html

Department of Justice Canada2026-04-23T11:55:41-04:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment to the Federal Courthttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/04/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-to-the-federal-court.html

Department of Justice Canada2026-04-23T11:55:34-04:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Albertahttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/04/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-in-the-province-of-alberta.html

Department of Justice Canada2026-04-23T11:55:33-04:00Government of Canada to announce funding to support Black communitieshttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-to-announce-funding-to-support-black-communities.html

The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health will announce $8.6 million in funding to support initiatives for Black communities across Canada.

Department of Justice Canada2026-04-22T14:37:05-04:00Minister Fraser announces support for victims and survivors of crimehttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/04/the-minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-support-for-victims-and-survivors-of-crime.html

Canada’s new government is taking stronger action to protect victims and survivors of crime. The Protecting Victims Act is one of the most consequential reforms of the Criminal Code in a generation to help stop intimate partner violence and femicide, and keep our kids safe from predators.

Department of Justice Canada2026-04-22T12:54:37-04:00Minister Fraser to announce new support for victims and survivorshttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/04/minister-fraser-to-announce-new-support-for-victims-and-survivors.html

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, alongside the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will make an announcement regarding stronger actions and new federal supports for victims and survivors of crime.

Department of Justice Canada2026-04-21T14:44:51-04:00Statement from Minister Fraser on the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedomshttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/04/statement-from-minister-fraser-on-the-canadian-charter-of-rights-and-freedoms.html

Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, issued the following statement regarding the anniversary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Department of Justice Canada2026-04-17T06:50:44-04:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Quebechttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/04/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-in-the-province-of-quebec.html

Department of Justice Canada2026-04-10T10:58:12-04:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of British Columbiahttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/03/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-judicial-appointments-in-the-province-of-british-columbia.html

Department of Justice Canada2026-03-27T12:55:03-04:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Manitobahttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/03/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-in-the-province-of-manitoba.html

Department of Justice Canada2026-03-27T12:54:53-04:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Quebechttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/03/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-judicial-appointments-in-the-province-of-quebec.html

Department of Justice Canada2026-03-27T12:54:44-04:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Ontariohttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/03/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-judicial-appointments-in-the-province-of-ontario0.html

Department of Justice Canada2026-03-27T12:54:38-04:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Ontariohttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/03/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-in-the-province-of-ontario.html

Department of Justice Canada2026-03-16T12:56:40-04:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Manitobahttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/03/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-judicial-appointments-in-the-province-of-manitoba.html

Department of Justice Canada2026-03-16T12:56:33-04:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Albertahttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/03/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-in-the-province-of-alberta.html

Department of Justice Canada2026-03-16T12:56:22-04:00The Government of Canada announces the expansion of the London Justice Centre to help at-risk young adultshttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/03/the-government-of-canada-announces-the-expansion-of-the-london-justice-centre-to-help-at-risk-young-adults.html

The expansion of the London Justice Centre into a dedicated community space in Youth Opportunities Unlimited’s new downtown facility, Joan’s Place, is increasing access to justice and reducing the risk of reoffending for at-risk young adults aged 18-24 in the London area.

Department of Justice Canada2026-03-06T15:00:01-05:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Prince Edward Islandhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/02/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-judicial-appointment-in-the-province-of-prince-edward-island.html

Department of Justice Canada2026-02-25T12:55:38-05:00