Consultation on Victims Bill of Rights

On February 4, 2013, the Minister of Justice announced the Government of Canada’s intention to move forward with legislation to create a Victims Bill of Rights.

To inform the development of this legislation, the Government of Canada is seeking the views of stakeholders representing provincial and territorial governments, a variety of sectors within the criminal justice system, civil society, victims of crime, and the public. This public consultation will be on-line from May 1 to June 30, 2013.

To assist with the consultation, a discussion paper has been developed to provide an overview of the Canadian context and the recent efforts taken to improve responses to victims of crime, and to seek views on a Victims Bill of Rights including in respect of the following areas:

• Purpose
• Potential scope and content of victims rights
• Effect of legislative rights, and
• Remedies.

The discussion paper can be accessed here.

Click here to submit your views: victimsrights@justice.gc.ca