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News Releases - 2000

Canada signs UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and Optional Protocols (December 15, 2000)

Backgrounder:   Federal action against organized crime

Minister of Justice Responds to the 1999 Quadrennial Commission on Judicial Compensation and Benefits (December 13, 2000)

Backgrounder:   The Supreme Court of Canada Independence Decision and a revised Judicial Compensation and Benefits Process
Response:   Government response to the 1999 Judicial Compensation and Benefits Commission

Attorney General of Canada files factum in Hôpital Montfort case before Ontario Court of Appeal(November 22, 2000)

Attorney General of Canada seeks Intervener Status in Hôpital Montfort Case before Ontario Court of Appeal (October 20, 2000)

Minister of Justice Announces Decision on Application for Mercy by Billy Taillefer (October 16, 2000)

Backgrounder:   Inter-jurisdictional Maintenance Establishment and Enforcement Protocol

Minister McLellan and Minister MacAulay Pleased With Outcome of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meetings (September 12, 2000)

Government of Canada Supports Law School in Nunavut (September 12, 2000)

Government of Canada Makes Significant Progress in Combatting Organized Crime (September 11, 2000)

Backgrounder:   Federal Action Against Organized Crime

Federal Justice Minister to Meet with other Ministers Responsible for Justice (September 8, 2000)

The Government Establishes an Access to Information Review Task Force (August 21, 2000)

Biography:   Andrée Delagrave

Radio Canada Television and Halifax Herald win Justicia Media Awards (August 21, 2000)

Minister McLellan Announces New Funds to Help Victims of Crime (August 3, 2000)

Backgrounder:   Victims Fund

Government to Appeal Case Against Tobacco Smuggling (July 28, 2000)

Backgrounder:   What is the Government of Canada doing today?

International Criminal Court legislation receives Royal Assent (June 30, 2000)

Impaired Driving Law Receives Royal Assent (June 30, 2000)

Canada Continues Progress In War Crimes Initiatives (June 27, 2000)

Backgrounder:   Canada's War Crimes Strategy

Government of Canada seeks Public Input on Law Enforcement and Criminal Liability (June 22, 2000)

Minister of Justice Thanks Canadian Human Rights Act Panel for Review (June 21, 2000)

Minister of Justice introduces reforms to the Federal Court of Canada and the Tax Court of Canada (June 15, 2000)

Criminal Code Changes Will Strengthen Justice System (June 8, 2000)

Backgrounder:   Highlights of the Omnibus Bill

Bill Introduced to Harmonize Federal Legislation with Quebec Civil Law (May 11, 2000)

Backgrounder:   Bill to Harmonize Federal Laws with Quebec Civil Law

Canada set to become world leader in E-Commerce (April 20, 2000)

Department of Justice Canada Launches Time Portals Web Site on Human Rights at Salon Pepsi Jeunesse in Montreal (April 17, 2000)

Justicia Awards Launched (April 13, 2000)

Funding for Public Legal Education and Information in Quebec (March 23, 2000)

Minister of Justice tables Law Commission of Canada report on Institutional Child Abuse (March 23, 2000)

Backgrounder:   Government of Canada Initiatives to Protect Children

Government of Canada proposes amendment to Bill C-23 (March 22, 2000)

Government of Canada provides $20 million to strengthen the role of victims in the criminal justice system (March 20, 2000)

Backgrounder:   Summary of Progress on Federal Initiatives for Crime Victims

Decision on application for conviction review -- Patrick Kelly Case (March 17, 2000)

Backgrounder:   Decision on application for conviction review -- Patrick Kelly Case
Decision:   The section 690 Criminal Code application Patrick Michael Kelly reasons for decision of the Minister of Justice

Government of Canada Provides Provinces and Territories with Financial Assistance to Help Children and Families Following Divorce or Separation (March 3, 2000)

Conclusions of the International Meeting on the Investigation of Konrads Kalejs and Other Participants in Nazi-Sponsored Crimes Commited During World War II (February 17, 2000)

Government of Canada to amend Legislation to Modernize Benefits and Obligations (February 11, 2000)

Backgrounder:   Modernization of Benefits and Obligations

Awasis First Nations Family Justice Project receives funding (February 7, 2000)

Revocation of Citizenship Proceedings: New WW II Case (February 2, 2000)

 

 

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