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Deputy Prime Minister to introduce amendments to corrections and conditional release act

April 19, 2005 -- On Wednesday, April 20th, the Honourable Anne McLellan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness will introduce amendments to the Corrections and Conditional Release Act.

The amendments will be accompanied by a series of new program measures designed to improve resources available to victims of crime and enhance the corrections and conditional release system.

Government officials will be available for a background technical briefing at 3:45 pm. To participate, media can call 1-888-265-0464 and quote reservation # 5672023.

Note: The briefing is not for attribution

For more information:

Alex Swann
Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Anne McLellan Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
(613) 991-2863

Media Relations
Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada
(613) 991-0657