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September 27, 2013
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OTTAWA, September 27, 2013 – The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, and Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister, the Honourable Chris Alexander, today announced that the Government of Canada will conduct an internal review of federal involvement in the case of Ernest Fenwick MacIntosh.
September 26, 2013
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WINNIPEG, September 26, 2013 – The Honourable Peter MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced that the Canadian Centre for Child Protection (CCCP) is the recipient of the Government of Canada's gift to mark the birth of His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge. This announcement builds on Prime Minister Stephen Harper's commitment following the birth of Prince George to make a donation in his name to a Canadian child-focused charity which supports initiatives that improve the lives of children.
September 25, 2013
Minister of Justice Concludes Cross-Country Consultations on Victims Bill of Rights
TORONTO, September 25, 2013 – The Honourable Peter MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the close of his cross-country consultations to assist the Government of Canada with the development of a Victims Bill of Rights. Minister MacKay was joined by Bob Dechert, M.P. for Mississauga-Erindale, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice.
Government of Canada Provides Funding to Sexual Assault Centre London
LONDON, September 25, 2013 – Today, on behalf of the Honourable Peter MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Susan Truppe, Parliamentary Secretary for Status of Women and Member of Parliament for London North Centre, announced $191,000 in funding for the Sexual Assault Centre London.
September 20, 2013
Ministers MacKay and Shea Announce Funding to Address Cyberbullying
CHARLOTTETOWN, September 20, 2013 – The Honourable Peter MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced that the Government of Canada is issuing a call for proposals under the Youth Justice Fund, with up to $390,000 available to support provinces and territories in addressing cyberbullying among youth. Minister MacKay was joined by the Honourable Gail Shea, P.C., M.P. for Egmont and Minister of Fisheries and Oceans.
Backgrounder: Youth Justice Fund
September 18, 2013
Minister of Justice Participates in Whitehorse Consultation to Discuss Victims Bill of Rights
WHITEHORSE, September 18, 2013 – The Honourable Peter MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today met with victims of crime and justice advocates in Whitehorse to discuss key priorities for the creation of a Canadian Victims Bill of Rights.
September 17, 2013
Minister of Justice Participates in Iqaluit Consultation to Discuss Victims Bill of Rights
IQALUIT, September 17, 2013 – The Honourable Peter MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today met with victims of crime and justice advocates in Iqaluit to discuss key priorities for the creation of a Canadian Victims Bill of Rights.
September 6, 2013
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QUEBEC CITY, September 6, 2013 – The Honourable Peter MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and the Honourable Steven Blaney, P.C., M.P. for Lévis-Bellechasse and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, today met with victims of crime and justice advocates in Quebec City to discuss key priorities for the creation of a Canadian Victims Bill of Rights.
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MONTRÉAL, September 6, 2013 – The Honourable Peter MONTRÉAL, September 6, 2013 – The Honourable Peter MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and the Honourable Steven Blaney, P.C., M.P for Lévis-Bellechasse and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, today met with victims of crime and justice advocates in Montréal to discuss key priorities for the creation of a Canadian Victims Bill of Rights.
September 5, 2013
Minister of Justice Participates in Ottawa Consultation to Discuss Victims Bill of Rights
OTTAWA, September 5, 2013 – The Honourable Peter MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today met with victims of crime and justice advocates in Ottawa to discuss key priorities for the creation of a Canadian Victims Bill of Rights
August 26, 2013
Minister of Justice Participates in St. John’s Consultation to Discuss Victims Bill of Rights
ST. JOHN’S, August 26, 2013 – The Honourable Peter MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today met with victims of crime and justice advocates in St. John’s to discuss key priorities for the creation of a Canadian Victims Bill of Rights.
August 23, 2013
Minister of Justice Participates in Halifax Consultation to Discuss Victims Bill of Rights
The Honourable Peter MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today met with victims of crime and justice advocates in Halifax to discuss key priorities for the creation of a Canadian Victims Bill of Rights.
August 22, 2013
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REGINA, August 22, 2013 – Today, Ray Boughen, Member of Parliament for Palliser, announced on behalf of the Honourable Peter MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, more than $150,000 for service enhancements at the Regina Children’s Justice Centre, a child advocacy centre (CAC).
Backgrounder: Child Advocacy Centres
Minister of Justice Participates in Charlottetown Consultation to Discuss Victims Bill of Rights
The Honourable Peter MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today met with victims of crime and justice advocates in Charlottetown to discuss key priorities for the creation of a Canadian Victims Bill of Rights.
August 20, 2013
Minister of Justice Participates in Winnipeg Consultation to Discuss Victims Bill of Rights
WINNIPEG, August 20, 2013 – The Honourable Peter MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today met with victims of crime and justice advocates in Winnipeg to discuss key priorities for the creation of a Canadian Victims Bill of Rights.
August 19, 2013
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The Honourable Peter MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, participated in the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) Legal Conference, where he highlighted the Government of Canada’s justice agenda.
Minister of Justice Participates in Saskatoon Consultation to Discuss Victims Bill of Rights
The Honourable Peter MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today met with victims of crime and justice advocates in Saskatoon to discuss key priorities for the creation of a Canadian Victims Bill of Rights.
August 16, 2013
New Divorce Process For Certain Non-Residents Who Married in Canada Now in Force
The Honourable Peter MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced the coming into force of a new divorce process for certain non-resident couples who married in Canada.
August 15, 2013
Government of Canada Funds Child Advocacy Centre of Simcoe/Muskoka
ORILLIA, ON, August 15, 2013 – Today, the Honourable Peter MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced over $320,000 in funding for the establishment of a Child Advocacy Centre (CAC) that would help child and youth victims of crime in the Ontario counties of Simcoe and Muskoka.
Backgrounder: Child Advocacy Centres
August 14, 2013
Minister of Justice Participates in London Consultation to Discuss Victims Bill of Rights
LONDON, ON, August 14, 2013 – The Honourable Peter MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today met with victims of crime and justice advocates in London to discuss key priorities for the creation of a Canadian Victims Bill of Rights.
Government of Canada Helps Victims of Family Violence
TORONTO, August 14, 2013 - The Honourable Peter MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the allocation of almost $250,000 in funding to help the Scarborough Family Justice Centre provide services that will ease the trauma for victims of family violence.
Backgrounder: Family Violence and the Family Violence Initiative
August 13, 2013
Minister of Justice Participates in Toronto Consultation to Discuss Victims Bill of Rights
TORONTO, August 13, 2013 – The Honourable Peter MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today met with victims of crime and justice advocates in Toronto to discuss key priorities for the creation of a Canadian Victims Bill of Rights.
August 12, 2013
Government of Canada Provides Funding to Help Male Victims of Sexual Trauma and Their Families
Today, the Honourable Peter MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced $120,000 in funding for 1in6 Canada, a web-based national knowledge and resource centre on male sexual trauma and recovery created by The Men’s Project.
Backgrounder: Federal Victims Strategy and Victims Fund
August 7, 2013
Minister of Justice Participates in Moncton Consultation to Discuss Victims Bill of Rights
MONCTON, August 7, 2013 – The Honourable Peter MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today met with victims of crime and justice advocates in New Brunswick to discuss key priorities for the creation of a Canadian Victims Bill of Rights.
July 31, 2013
Minister of Justice Participates in Yellowknife Consultation to Discuss Victims Bill of Rights
YELLOWKNIFE, July 31, 2013 – The Honourable Peter MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today met with stakeholders to discuss key priorities for the creation of a Canadian Victims Bill of Rights.
July 25, 2013
Minister of Justice Participates in Edmonton Consultation to Discuss Victims Bill of Rights
The Honourable Peter MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today met with stakeholders to discuss key priorities for the creation of a Canadian Victims Bill of Rights.
July 24, 2013
Government of Canada Funds Alisa's Wish Child and Youth Advocacy Centre
MAPLE RIDGE, BRITISH COLUMBIA, July 24, 2013 – Today, the Honourable Peter MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced more than $150,000 in funding for the development of the Alisa’s Wish Child and Youth Advocacy Centre (CYAC) to support child victims of abuse in the communities of Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, and the Katzie First Nation.
Government of Canada Funds Child Advocacy Centre for Surrey
SURREY, BRITISH COLUMBIA, July 24, 2013 – Today, the Honourable Peter MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced $350,000 in funding for the further development of Sophie’s Place, a Child Advocacy Centre (CAC), to support child victims of abuse in Surrey.
Backgrounder: Backgrounder: Child Advocacy Centres
Minister of Justice participates in Vancouver consultation to discuss Victims Bill of Rights
The Honourable Peter MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today met with stakeholders to discuss key priorities for the creation of a Canadian Victims Bill of Rights.
July 19, 2013
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OTTAWA, July 19, 2013 – The Honourable Peter MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, issued the following statement today:
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