Mandate, Mission and Values

Mandate

The Department of Justice has a dual mandate. This mandate derives from the dual role of the Minister of Justice who is also the Attorney General of Canada.

In support of the Minister of Justice, the Department is responsible for providing policy and program advice and direction through the development of the legal content of bills, regulations and guidelines. In support of the Attorney General, the Department is responsible for prosecuting federal offences across Canada, including drug offences, litigating civil cases by or on behalf of the federal Crown, and for providing legal advice to federal law enforcement agencies and other government departments.

Mission

The Mission of the Department of Justice is to:

• support the Minister of Justice in working to ensure that Canada is a just and law-abiding society with an accessible, efficient and fair system of justice;
• provide high-quality legal services and counsel to the government and to client departments and agencies; and
• promote respect for rights and freedoms, the law and the Constitution.

Values

People

The Department's strength comes from all members of the organization, who are committed to working together on the basis of mutual trust, support and respect.

Integrity and fairness

As public servants supporting the Minister of Justice and Attorney General, we are committed to respecting and obeying the law and upholding the highest standards of integrity and fairness.

Service

We aim for excellence and constructive contributions in serving our Minister, the government and our clients.