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Canada News Centre - Justice Canada, News ReleasesCanada News Centre2026-07-30T12:20:42-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svgMinister Fraser announces support and funding for victims and survivors of human traffickinghttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/07/minister-fraser-announces-support-and-funding-for-victims-and-survivors-of-human-trafficking.html

The Government of Canada is taking stronger action to protect victims and survivors of human trafficking through recent Criminal Code reforms that are now in force. These changes reinforce ongoing efforts to support victims and survivors, hold traffickers accountable, and prevent this heinous crime.

Department of Justice Canada2026-07-30T11:01:06-04:00Minister Fraser announces support and funding for victims and survivors of human traffickinghttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/07/minister-fraser-announces-support-and-funding-for-victims-and-survivors-of-human-trafficking0.html

Department of Justice Canada2026-07-30T11:00:58-04:00Minister of Justice orders new trial in Quebec case following conviction reviewhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/07/minister-of-justice-orders-new-trial-in-quebec-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 Canada2026-07-17T10:57:30-04:00Major 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 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 Canada2026-06-25T11:36:01-04:00Canada’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 Canada2026-06-22T20:09:23-04:00Canada’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 Canada2026-06-19T12:28:44-04:00Canada’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 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 Canada2026-05-21T10:24:50-04:00Minister 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 Canada2026-05-14T14:44:42-04:00Minister 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 Canada2026-04-24T10:13:07-04:00Minister 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 Canada2026-04-23T11:55:33-04:00Minister 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 Canada2026-04-22T12:54:37-04:00Statement 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 Canada2026-02-25T12:55:38-05:00The 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

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 Canada2025-11-17T12:00:09-05:00Minister 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

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

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 Canada2025-11-17T11:59:50-05:00Minister 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

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 Canada2025-11-07T10:55:46-05:00Minister 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

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 Canada2025-09-18T08:00:03-04:00Minister of Justice and Attorney General Fraser, Minister of Public Safety Anandasangaree, and Fentanyl Czar Brosseau meet with U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi in Washington, D.C.https://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/08/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-fraser-minister-of-public-safety-anandasangaree-and-fentanyl-czar-brosseau-meet-with-us-attorney-general-p.html

Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, and Fentanyl Czar, Kevin Brosseau held a productive first meeting with U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi in Washington, DC., United States.

Department of Justice Canada2025-08-27T15:30:08-04:00New 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 Canada2025-01-27T10:56:37-05:00