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Canada News Centre - Justice Canada, News ReleasesCanada News Centre2026-03-06T15:00:01-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svgThe 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 Canada2026-02-25T12:55:38-05:00The Government of Canada announces funding to support BioTalent Canada’s efforts to address workplace sexual harassmenthttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/02/the-government-of-canada-announces-funding-to-support-biotalent-canadas-efforts-to-address-workplace-sexual-harassment.html

The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring that workplaces across the country are safe, respectful, and free from sexual harassment.

Department of Justice Canada2026-02-19T09:00:14-05:00The Government of Canada to provide new funding for program providing free legal support to New-Brunswick tenantshttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/01/the-government-of-canada-to-provide-new-funding-for-program-providing-free-legal-support-to-new-brunswick-tenants.html

The Tenant Information Program in New Brunswick will provide residents with free legal advice and education to better navigate housing challenges.

Department of Justice Canada2026-01-30T08:44:11-05:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Albertahttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/01/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-judicial-appointments-in-the-province-of-alberta.html

Department of Justice Canada2026-01-27T13:56:46-05:00The Government of Canada to provide $ 1.5 million in federal funding to help British Columbians address workplace sexual harassmenthttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/01/minister-fraser-announces-15-million-in-federal-funding-to-help-british-columbians-address-workplace-sexual-harrassment.html

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.

Department of Justice Canada2026-01-20T10:37:14-05:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Nova Scotiahttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/12/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-judicial-appointments-in-the-province-of-nova-scotia.html

Department of Justice Canada2025-12-16T10:07:03-05:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Ontariohttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/12/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-judicial-appointments-in-the-province-of-ontario.html

Department of Justice Canada2025-12-16T10:06:54-05:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Quebechttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/12/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-judicial-appointments-in-the-province-of-quebec.html

Department of Justice Canada2025-12-16T10:06:48-05:00Canada and Ontario expanding youth justice centres to support at-risk youth in Torontohttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/12/canada-and-ontario-expanding-youth-justice-centres-to-support-at-risk-youth-in-toronto.html

The Government of Canada and Government of Ontario are announcing five new youth justice centre satellite locations in Toronto that will help improve access to legal and community supports for at-risk youth across the city.

Department of Justice Canada2025-12-12T11:03:24-05:00Canada overhauls Criminal Code to protect victims and keep kids safe from predatorshttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/12/canada-overhauls-criminal-code-to-protect-victims-and-keep-kids-safe-from-predators.html

One of the most consequential updates to Canada’s Criminal Code in generations to confront modern threats and better protect victims and survivors

Department of Justice Canada2025-12-09T10:10:21-05:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Quebechttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/12/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-in-the-province-of-quebec.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 Canada2025-12-05T09:55:27-05:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of New Brunswickhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/12/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-in-the-province-of-new-brunswick.html

Department of Justice Canada2025-12-05T09:55:14-05:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Nova Scotiahttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/11/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-in-the-province-of-nova-scotia0.html

Department of Justice Canada2025-11-28T09:55:10-05:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Quebechttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/11/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-in-the-province-of-quebec.html

Department of Justice Canada2025-11-17T12:00:09-05:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of British Columbiahttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/11/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-judicial-appointments-in-the-province-of-british-columbia.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 Canada2025-11-17T11:59:56-05:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Saskatchewanhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/11/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-in-the-province-of-saskatchewan.html

Department of Justice Canada2025-11-17T11:59:50-05:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Nova Scotiahttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/11/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-in-the-province-of-nova-scotia.html

Department of Justice Canada2025-11-07T10:55:46-05:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of New Brunswickhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/11/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-in-the-province-of-new-brunswick.html

Department of Justice Canada2025-11-07T10:55:40-05:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Ontariohttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/11/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 Canada2025-11-07T10:55:33-05:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Quebechttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/11/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-judicial-appointments-in-the-province-of-quebec.html

Department of Justice Canada2025-11-07T10:55:26-05:00Protecting Those Who Protect Us: Strengthening Justice for Canada’s First Respondershttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/10/protecting-those-who-protect-us-strengthening-justice-for-canadas-first-responders.html

Every day, firefighters, paramedics, and police officers put themselves in harm’s way to keep Canadians safe. They deserve to know that the law is on their side.

Department of Justice Canada2025-10-28T10:12:05-04:00Minister Fraser, Premier Eby, and Attorney General Sharma underscore collaboration behind Canada’s new bail and sentencing reformshttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/10/minister-fraser-premier-eby-and-attorney-general-sharma-underscore-collaboration-behind-canadas-new-bail-and-sentencing-reforms.html

The Government of Canada has taken action against the rise in crime by introducing sweeping reforms that would make bail laws stricter and sentencing laws tougher by targeting extortions and sexual offences.

Department of Justice Canada2025-10-27T15:16:28-04:00Canada targets auto theft and organized crime with stricter bail laws and tougher sentencing lawshttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/10/canada-targets-auto-theft-and-organized-crime-with-stricter-bail-laws-and-tougher-sentencing-laws.html

Canada’s new government has introduced sweeping reforms to make bail laws stricter and sentencing laws tougher for repeat and violent offending, to support the front lines, and to invest in long-term prevention.

Department of Justice Canada2025-10-24T10:28:22-04:00Canada introduces sweeping reforms to make bail laws stricter and toughen sentencing lawshttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/10/canada-introduces-sweeping-reforms-to-make-bail-laws-stricter-and-toughen-sentencing-laws.html

Canada’s new government is introducing sweeping reforms to make bail laws stricter and sentencing laws tougher for repeat and violent offending, to support the front lines, and to invest in long-term prevention.

Department of Justice Canada2025-10-23T10:05:45-04:00Joint Statement by Ministers Fraser, Anandasangaree, and Secretary of State Sahota following the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Ministers of Justice and Public Safetyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/10/joint-statement-by-ministers-fraser-anandasangaree-and-secretary-of-state-sahota-following-the-federal-provincial-territorial-meeting-of-ministers-.html

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety Canada, and Ruby Sahota, the Honourable Secretary of State for Combatting Crime today issued the following statement:

Department of Justice Canada2025-10-17T15:45:40-04:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Ontariohttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/10/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-judicial-appointments-in-the-province-of-ontario.html

Department of Justice Canada2025-10-14T10:58:36-04:00Minister Fraser orders Canada’s first post-mortem conviction review in Manitoba casehttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/09/minister-fraser-orders-canadas-first-post-mortem-conviction-review-in-manitoba-case.html

For the first time in Canada, the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada has ordered a new appeal following a post-mortem conviction review in the case of Russell Woodhouse. After an in-depth review, the Minister found reasonable grounds to conclude that a miscarriage of justice likely occurred in Mr. Woodhouse’s 1974 conviction. The order returns the case to the courts for the new information to be considered.

Department of Justice Canada2025-09-29T09:24:09-04:00Minister Fraser announces new program to help Nova Scotia tenants get free legal supporthttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/09/minister-fraser-announces-new-program-to-help-nova-scotia-tenants-get-free-legal-support.html

A new Tenants’ Rights Program will provide Nova Scotians with free legal advice and education to better navigate housing challenges, supported by nearly $1 million in federal funding.

Department of Justice Canada2025-09-26T12:15:21-04:00Canada introduces legislation to combat hate crimes, intimidation, and obstructionhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/09/canada-introduces-legislation-to-combat-hate-crimes-intimidation-and-obstruction.html

There is a horrifying rise in hate crimes in our communities, and Canada will not tolerate anyone being made to feel afraid because of who they are, how they worship, or where they gather. Rising antisemitism, Islamophobia, homophobia and transphobia have left too many people feeling unsafe in their own communities.

Department of Justice Canada2025-09-19T12:51:06-04:00Statement from Minister Fraser on Canada’s Intervention before the Supreme Court of Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/09/statement-from-minister-fraser-on-canadas-intervention-before-the-supreme-court-of-canada.html

Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, issued the following statement regarding Canada’s intervention before the Supreme Court of Canada:

Department of Justice Canada2025-09-18T08:00:03-04:00New government investment supports children and youth affected by abuse in Saskatchewanhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/08/new-government-investment-supports-children-and-youth-affected-by-abuse-in-saskatchewan.html

The Government of Canada is investing more than $470,000 over two years to support the opening of the Moose Jaw Little Oak Child and Youth Justice Centre and to expand the Victim Services Responder program.

Department of Justice Canada2025-08-26T13:27:49-04:00Fourth annual progress report on the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Acthttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/08/fourth-annual-progress-report-on-the-implementation-of-the-united-nations-declaration-on-the-rights-of-indigenous-peoples-act.html

On August 20, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, tabled the fourth annual progress report on the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (UN Declaration Act).

Department of Justice Canada2025-08-21T11:34:02-04:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Ontariohttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/06/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-judicial-appointments-in-the-province-of-ontario.html

Department of Justice Canada2025-08-12T10:55:34-04:002025 Minister of Justice National Youth Justice Policing Award presented to Longueuil Police Servicehttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/08/2025-minister-of-justice-national-youth-justice-policing-award-presented-to-longueuil-police-service.html

Police officers make significant contributions to keep our communities safe, including innovative work to support and empower young people who come in contact with the criminal justice system. The Department of Justice is proud to collaborate with the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) and Canadian Police Association to announce the 2025 Minister of Justice National Youth Justice Policing Award.

Department of Justice Canada2025-08-11T10:03:17-04:00Canada invests in the expansion of Saskatchewan Drug Treatment Courtshttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/07/canada-invests-in-the-expansion-of-saskatchewan-drug-treatment-courts.html

The Government of Canada is providing up to $850,000 annually to support the operation of drug treatment courts (DTCs) by the Government and Courts of Saskatchewan.

Department of Justice Canada2025-07-18T17:02:05-04:00Canada invests $2.2 million to support families of missing and murdered Indigenous people in Nova Scotiahttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/07/canada-invests-22-million-to-support-families-of-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-people-in-nova-scotia.html

The Government of Canada is investing $2.2 million over five years to help Nova Scotia support more families of missing and murdered Indigenous people.

Department of Justice Canada2025-07-16T12:38:33-04:00Government of Canada establishes Indigenous-Led Advisory Committee to advance UN Declaration Act implementationhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-establishes-indigenous-led-advisory-committee-to-advance-un-declaration-act-implementation.html

Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs announced the establishment of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (UN Declaration Act) Action Plan Advisory Committee (APAC).

Department of Justice Canada2025-03-21T11:00:17-04:00Canada’s first federal Indigenous Justice Strategy to address systemic discrimination and overrepresentation in the Canadian justice systemhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/03/canadas-first-federal-indigenous-justice-strategy-to-address-systemic-discrimination-and-overrepresentation-in-the-canadian-justice-system.html

The overrepresentation of Indigenous peoples in the criminal justice system, as both victims and offenders, is a serious and complex issue rooted in systemic racism and the legacy of colonialism.

Department of Justice Canada2025-03-10T10:16:29-04:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of British Columbiahttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/03/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-judicial-appointments-in-the-province-of-british-columbia0.html

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Department of Justice Canada2025-03-07T16:36:10-05:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Albertahttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/03/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-in-the-province-of-alberta.html

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Department of Justice Canada2025-03-07T16:36:03-05:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Manitobahttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/03/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-judicial-appointments-in-the-province-of-manitoba.html

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Department of Justice Canada2025-03-07T16:35:57-05:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Quebechttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/03/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-judicial-appointments-in-the-province-of-quebec0.html

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Department of Justice Canada2025-03-07T16:35:50-05:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Ontariohttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/03/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-judicial-appointments-in-the-province-of-ontario0.html

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Department of Justice Canada2025-03-07T16:35:44-05:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments to the Federal Courthttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/03/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-judicial-appointments-to-the-federal-court.html

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Department of Justice Canada2025-03-07T16:35:37-05:00Government of Canada moves closer to establishing the Miscarriage of Justice Review Commissionhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-moves-closer-to-establishing-the-miscarriage-of-justice-review-commission.html

Today, the Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced that important measures to establish the Miscarriage of Justice Review Commission are now in effect. Minister Virani also announced Winnipeg as the location for the commission’s headquarters.

Department of Justice Canada2025-03-07T10:49:50-05:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments to the Tax Court of Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/03/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-judicial-appointments-to-the-tax-court-of-canada.html

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Department of Justice Canada2025-03-03T13:55:11-05:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment to the Federal Courthttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/03/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-to-the-federal-court.html

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Department of Justice Canada2025-03-03T13:55:02-05:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Ontariohttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/03/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-judicial-appointments-in-the-province-of-ontario.html

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Department of Justice Canada2025-03-03T13:54:55-05:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Quebechttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/03/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-judicial-appointments-in-the-province-of-quebec.html

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Department of Justice Canada2025-03-03T13:54:49-05:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of British Columbiahttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/03/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-judicial-appointments-in-the-province-of-british-columbia.html

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Department of Justice Canada2025-03-03T13:54:40-05:00Minister of Justice orders new trial in Alberta case following conviction reviewhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/02/minister-of-justice-orders-new-trial-in-alberta-case-following-conviction-review.html

A fair and impartial criminal justice system is one that protects communities and respects the needs of victims while guarding against potential miscarriages of justice.

Department of Justice Canada2025-02-26T12:00:26-05:00Release of Canada’s Black Justice Strategy’s Implementation Plan: an important step toward transformational change in the criminal justice system in Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/02/release-of-canadas-black-justice-strategys-implementation-plan-an-important-step-toward-transformational-change-in-the-criminal-justice-system-in-c.html

Black people in Canada continue to live with the lingering effects of colonialism and slavery, including prejudice, discrimination, and hatred—from unconscious bias to anti-Black hate crimes and violence.

Department of Justice Canada2025-02-25T12:25:09-05:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in Nunavuthttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/02/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-in-nunavut.html

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Department of Justice Canada2025-02-18T13:55:34-05:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Albertahttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/01/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-judicial-appointments-in-the-province-of-alberta.html

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Department of Justice Canada2025-01-27T10:57:20-05:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment to the Federal Courthttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/01/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-to-the-federal-court.html

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Department of Justice Canada2025-01-27T10:57:12-05:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of New Brunswickhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/01/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-in-the-province-of-new-brunswick.html

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Department of Justice Canada2025-01-27T10:57:03-05:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Ontariohttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/01/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-judicial-appointments-in-the-province-of-ontario.html

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Department of Justice Canada2025-01-27T10:56:54-05:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Quebechttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/01/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-judicial-appointments-in-the-province-of-quebec.html

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Department of Justice Canada2025-01-27T10:56:45-05:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment to the Tax Court of Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/01/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-to-the-tax-court-of-canada.html

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Department of Justice Canada2025-01-27T10:56:37-05:00Federal Government announces National Forum on Combatting Antisemitismhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2024/12/federal-government-announces-national-forum-on-combatting-antisemitism.html

Today, the Government of Canada announced that a National Forum on Combatting Antisemitism will be held in February 2025 in Ottawa.

Department of Justice Canada2024-12-20T13:42:56-05:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment to the Tax Court of Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2024/12/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-to-the-tax-court-of-canada0.html

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Department of Justice Canada2024-12-19T12:56:21-05:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Quebechttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2024/12/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-in-the-province-of-quebec0.html

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Department of Justice Canada2024-12-19T12:56:06-05:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Ontariohttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2024/12/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-in-the-province-of-ontario0.html

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Department of Justice Canada2024-12-19T12:55:17-05:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Newfoundland and Labradorhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2024/12/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-in-the-province-of-newfoundland-and-labrador.html

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Department of Justice Canada2024-12-19T12:55:07-05:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment to the Federal Courthttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2024/12/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-to-the-federal-court.html

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Department of Justice Canada2024-12-19T12:54:57-05:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Albertahttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2024/12/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-judicial-appointments-in-the-province-of-alberta.html

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Department of Justice Canada2024-12-19T12:54:50-05:00David and Joyce Milgaard’s Law receives Royal Assent, establishing new, independent Miscarriage of Justice Review Commissionhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2024/12/david-and-joyce-milgaards-law-receives-royal-assent-establishing-new-independent-miscarriage-of-justice-review-commission.html

Today, the Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced that David and Joyce Milgaard’s Law, which establishes a new, independent commission to review potential wrongful convictions, has received Royal Assent.

Department of Justice Canada2024-12-18T09:44:17-05:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment to the Tax Court of Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2024/12/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-to-the-tax-court-of-canada.html

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Department of Justice Canada2024-12-06T10:55:36-05:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Ontariohttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2024/12/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-in-the-province-of-ontario.html

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Department of Justice Canada2024-12-06T10:55:28-05:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Quebechttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2024/12/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-in-the-province-of-quebec.html

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Department of Justice Canada2024-12-06T10:55:13-05:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of British Columbiahttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2024/11/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-in-the-province-of-british-columbia.html

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Department of Justice Canada2024-11-29T11:02:55-05:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Newfoundland and Labradorhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2024/11/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-judicial-appointments-in-the-province-of-newfoundland-and-labrador.html

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Department of Justice Canada2024-11-29T11:02:43-05:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Ontariohttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2024/11/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-in-the-province-of-ontario.html

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Department of Justice Canada2024-11-29T11:02:38-05:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Saskatchewanhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2024/11/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-in-the-province-of-saskatchewan.html

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Department of Justice Canada2024-11-29T11:02:32-05:00Funding to support Indigenous-led projects in the Yukonhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2024/11/funding-to-support-indigenous-led-projects-in-the-yukon.html

La population canadienne s’attend à vivre dans une société dotée d’un système de justice pénale qui est équitable, impartial et qui répond aux besoins des victimes.

Department of Justice Canada2024-11-28T14:02:23-05:00Statement by Minister Virani on the passing of Bill S-13 and strengthening Aboriginal and treaty rights by amending the Interpretation Acthttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2024/11/statement-by-minister-virani-on-the-passing-of-bill-s-13-and-strengthening-aboriginal-and-treaty-rights-by-amending-the-interpretation-act.html

Today, the Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, issued the following statement to mark the Royal Assent of Bill S-13, An Act to amend the Interpretation Act and to make related amendments to other Acts:

Department of Justice Canada2024-11-27T15:16:37-05:00Ministers Virani and Ien highlight the government’s tax break for all Canadians and new Working Canadians Benefithttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2024/11/ministers-virani-and-ien-highlight-the-governments-tax-break-for-all-canadians-and-new-working-canadians-benefit.html

The past few years have been challenging. It feels like the price of everything has gone up. And while inflation is back to the 2 per cent target and interest rates have been cut four times this year, we know that Canadians aren’t yet feeling that in their household budgets.

Department of Justice Canada2024-11-24T12:13:18-05:00Strengthening support for access to justice services in both official languages in Quebechttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2024/11/strengthening-support-for-access-to-justice-services-in-both-official-languages-in-quebec.html

Access to justice is key to increasing Canadians’ confidence in their justice system. By improving the capacity of organizations to offer legal services in English and French across the country, the Government of Canada continues to fulfill its commitment to support official language minority communities.

Department of Justice Canada2024-11-19T16:01:45-05:00Strengthening support for access to justice services in both official languages in Ontariohttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2024/11/strengthening-support-for-access-to-justice-services-in-both-official-languages-in-ontario.html

Access to justice- which includes access to the knowledge, resources and services that allow people to deal effectively with their legal matters- is key to increasing Canadians’ confidence in their justice system.

Department of Justice Canada2024-11-15T13:17:26-05:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of British Columbiahttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2024/11/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-judicial-appointments-in-the-province-of-british-columbia.html

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Department of Justice Canada2024-11-12T10:56:21-05:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Quebechttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2024/11/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-in-the-province-of-quebec.html

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Department of Justice Canada2024-11-12T10:56:13-05:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment to the Tax Court of Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2024/10/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-to-the-tax-court-of-canada0.html

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Department of Justice Canada2024-11-01T10:55:29-04:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Nova Scotiahttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2024/10/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-in-the-province-of-nova-scotia0.html

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Department of Justice Canada2024-11-01T10:55:19-04:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the Province of Saskatchewanhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2024/10/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-in-the-province-of-saskatchewan.html

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Department of Justice Canada2024-11-01T10:55:13-04:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Quebechttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2024/10/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-in-the-province-of-quebec0.html

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Department of Justice Canada2024-11-01T10:55:08-04:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Ontariohttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2024/10/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-judicial-appointments-in-the-province-of-ontario0.html

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Department of Justice Canada2024-11-01T10:55:01-04:00Statement by Minister Virani on the Final Report from the Independent Special Interlocutor for Missing Children and Unmarked Graves and Burial Sites associated with Indian Residential Schoolshttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2024/10/statement-by-minister-virani-on-the-final-report-from-the-independent-special-interlocutor-for-missing-children-and-unmarked-graves-and-burial-site.html

Today, the Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, issued the following statement after receiving the Final Report of the Independent Special Interlocutor for Missing Children and Unmarked Graves and Burial Sites associated with Indian Residential Schools:

Department of Justice Canada2024-10-29T14:13:01-04:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment to the Tax Court of Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2024/10/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-to-the-tax-court-of-canada.html

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Department of Justice Canada2024-10-28T10:55:45-04:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of British Columbiahttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2024/10/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-judicial-appointments-in-the-province-of-british-columbia.html

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Department of Justice Canada2024-10-28T10:55:38-04:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment to the Federal Courthttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2024/10/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-to-the-federal-court.html

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Department of Justice Canada2024-10-28T10:55:31-04:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Nova Scotiahttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2024/10/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-in-the-province-of-nova-scotia.html

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Department of Justice Canada2024-10-28T10:55:25-04:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Ontariohttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2024/10/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-judicial-appointments-in-the-province-of-ontario.html

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Department of Justice Canada2024-10-28T10:55:18-04:00Strengthening support for access to justice services in both official languages in Quebechttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2024/10/strengthening-support-for-access-to-justice-services-in-both-official-languages-in-quebec.html

Access to justice is key to increasing Canadians’ confidence in their justice system. By improving the ability of organizations to offer legal services in French and English across the country, the Government of Canada continues to fulfill its commitment to support official language minority communities.

Department of Justice Canada2024-10-21T11:18:58-04:00The Government of Canada renews funding for immigration and refugee legal aid services in Manitobahttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2024/10/the-government-of-canada-renews-funding-for-immigration-and-refugee-legal-aid-services-in-manitoba.html

Access to justice is a fundamental value in the Canadian justice system and an essential part of a fair society.

Department of Justice Canada2024-10-17T11:34:56-04:00Appointments to the Judicial Compensation and Benefits Commissionhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2024/09/appointments-to-the-judicial-compensation-and-benefits-commission.html

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the appointments of Graham Flack, Douglas Hodson, and Anne Giardini, to the Judicial Compensation and Benefits Commission.

Department of Justice Canada2024-10-15T10:55:48-04:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Manitobahttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2024/10/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-in-the-province-of-manitoba.html

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Department of Justice Canada2024-10-15T10:55:41-04:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Ontariohttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2024/10/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-in-the-province-of-ontario.html

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Department of Justice Canada2024-10-15T10:55:32-04:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Quebechttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2024/10/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-in-the-province-of-quebec.html

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Department of Justice Canada2024-10-15T10:55:25-04:00Minister of Justice joins OECD Global Roundtable on promoting democracy and equal access to justicehttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2024/10/minister-of-justice-joins-oecd-global-roundtable-on-promoting-democracy-and-equal-access-to-justice.html

Access to justice is a fundamental value of the Canadian justice system, in line with our country’s respect for the rule of law.

Department of Justice Canada2024-10-10T17:14:51-04:00