DEADLINE FOR THIRD ANNUAL JUSTICIA AWARDS EXTENDED

OTTAWA, June 13, 2002 -- The deadline for entries for the third annual Justicia Awards for Excellence in Journalism has been extended until June 25, 2002.

The Justicia Awards recognize outstanding broadcast and print stories that foster public awareness and understanding of any aspect of the Canadian justice system and the roles played by institutions and participants in the legal system.

The awards are sponsored by the Canadian Bar Association, the Law Commission of Canada and the Department of Justice. Two prize winners are selected by an independent panel of judges.

To be eligible, stories must have been published or broadcast between May 16, 2001 and May 15 2002.

Entry forms may be obtained from Stephen Hanson of the Canadian Bar Association (telephone: 613-237-2925; e-mail: stephenh@cba.org) or by contacting Stephen Bindman at the Department of Justice Canada (telephone: 613-957-4930; e-mail: sbindman@justice.gc.ca)

The third annual Justicia Awards for Excellence in Journalism will be presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Bar Association in London, Ontario on August 11, 2002.

- 30 -

Ref:

Stephen Hanson
Senior Director, Communications
Canadian Bar Association
(613) 237-2925 or
1-800-267-8860 ext. 147

Stephen Bindman
Special Advisor
Department of Justice Canada
(613) 957-4930