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September 27, 2013

• Government of Canada Announces Internal Review of Federal Involvement in the Ernest Fenwick Macintosh Case

  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

• Minister of Justice Peter MacKay Announces Donation to Canadian Centre for Child Protection to Mark the Birth of His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge

  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

• Ministers of Justice and Public Safety Participate in Quebec City Consultation to Discuss Victims Bill of Rights

  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.

• Ministers of Justice and Public Safety Participate in Montréal Consultation to Discuss Victims Bill of Rights

  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

• Government of Canada Provides Additional Funding for Regina Police Service to Support Local Child Advocacy Centre

  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

• Minister MacKay Discusses Key Justice Issues Facing Canadians at Annual Canadian Bar Association Legal Conference

  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

• Minister MacKay welcomes Joint Federal–Provincial–Territorial Report on Cyberbullying and the Non-Consensual Distribution of Intimate Images

  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:

June 27, 2013

• Government Announces Royal Assent for Amendments to the Civil Marriage Act

  OTTAWA, June 27, 2013 – The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., MP for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announces that Royal Assent has been granted to Bill C-32, amending the Civil Marriage Act.

June 26, 2013

• Government Welcomes Royal Assent of an Act to Amend the Canadian Human Rights Act (Protecting Freedom)

  OTTAWA, June 26, 2013 – The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., MP for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, welcomed today the Royal Assent of Private Member's Bill C-304, An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act (protecting freedom). Sponsored by Brian Storseth, MP for Westlock–St. Paul, the Act repeals section 13 of the Canadian Human Rights Act (CHRA).

• Government of Canada Welcomes Royal Assent of Private Member’s Bill to Protect Children and Hold Criminals Accountable

  OTTAWA, June 26, 2013 – The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., MP for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today welcomed the Royal Assent of Private Member’s Bill C-299, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (kidnapping of a young person).

June 19, 2013

• Concealment of Identity Act Receives Royal Assent

  OTTAWA, June 19, 2013 – The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today welcomed the Royal Assent and Coming Into Force of Private Member's Bill C-309, the Concealment of Identity Act. Sponsored by Blake Richards, M.P. for Wild Rose, the Act targets individuals who participate in a riot or an unlawful assembly while wearing a mask to conceal their identity.

• Legislation to Combat Nuclear Terrorism Receives Royal Assent

  OTTAWA, June 19, 2013 - The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced that the Nuclear Terrorism Act has received Royal Assent. The legislation amends the Criminal Code to provide greater protection from nuclear terrorism.

• Government Welcomes Royal Assent for Private Member’s Bill to Regulate Mixed Martial Arts

  OTTAWA, June 19, 2013 – The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today welcomed the Royal Assent of Private Member’s Bill S-209, an Act to amend the Criminal Code (prize fights). Sponsored by Senator Bob Runciman in April 2012, the legislation permits provinces and territories to authorize other types of prize fights beyond boxing, to include professional mixed martial arts and amateur combative sports, such as judo and karate.

• Legislation to Double Victim Surcharge Receives Royal Assent

  Today, the Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced the Increasing Offenders' Accountability for Victims Act has received Royal Assent. This legislation increases the accountability of offenders to their victims by doubling the victim surcharge they must pay, and ensuring the surcharge is applied to all offenders.

• Backgrounder: Victim Surcharge

• Not Criminally Responsible Reform Act Passes in the House Of Commons

  OTTAWA, June 19, 2013 – The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today welcomed the passing in the House of Commons of Bill C-54, the Not Criminally Responsible Reform Act. This legislation would ensure that public safety is the paramount consideration in the decision-making process with respect to accused persons found Not Criminally Responsible on Account of Mental Disorder (NCR). Bill C-54 will now move to the Senate for further study.

• Backgrounder: Not Criminally responsible reform Act

June 17, 2013

• Government of Canada Further Contributes to the Global Efforts to Protect Children Online

  TORONTO, June 17, 2013 — The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced today that Canada is joining the Global Alliance Against Child Sexual Abuse Online.

June 12, 2013

• Statement By The Minister Of Justice On Quebec’s Proposed Legislation On Physician-Assisted Suicide And Euthanasia

  OTTAWA, June 12, 2013 – The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today made the following statement in response to proposed legislation on physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia introduced today in the National Assembly of Quebec.

June 11, 2013

• Minister of Justice Announces Members of the Supreme Court of Canada Selection Panel

  The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the members of the Selection Panel to advise on filling the vacancy at the Supreme Court of Canada for the Quebec region arising as a result of the retirement of the Honourable Mr. Justice Morris Fish. The Selection Panel plays a critical role in ensuring transparency and balance in the Supreme Court appointment process.

May 28, 2013

• Not Criminally Responsible Reform Act Moves Forward in Parliament

  The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and the Honourable Senator Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu, today urged their colleagues in the House of Commons to support the Not Criminally Responsible Reform Act at second reading. This legislation addresses concerns raised by victims of crime with respect to accused persons found Not Criminally Responsible on Account of Mental Disorder. The legislation is a key part of the Government's plan for safe streets and communities.

• Backgrounder: Not Criminally responsible reform Act

May 23, 2013

• Government of Canada Funds Sheldon Kennedy Child Advocacy Centre to Help Victims of Child Abuse

  Today, the Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, attended the grand opening of the Sheldon Kennedy Child Advocacy Centre and announced that close to $350,000 in federal funding will be made available to the Centre to help young victims and their families.

• Backgrounder: Child Advocacy Centres

May 21, 2013

• Government Supports Private Member’s Bill to Keep Victims Safe From Conditionally Released Offenders

  The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the Government’s support for Private Member’s Bill C-489 (restrictions on offenders), An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Corrections and Conditional Release Act. Sponsored by Mark Warawa, M.P. for Langley, this legislation would impose restrictions on offenders who are conditionally released.

• Backgrounder: Key Accomplishments in Keeping Canadians Safe: Restricting Release for Offenders

• Parliament Passes Legislation to Combat Nuclear Terrorism

  The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today welcomed the vote in Parliament to pass the Nuclear Terrorism Act. The legislation will help keep our streets and communities safe by strengthening the Criminal Code in order to combat nuclear terrorism.

• Backgrounder: Nuclear Terrorism Legislation

May 1, 2013

• Government of Canada Supports Private Member’s Bill Tackling Gang Recruitment

  The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced the Government of Canada’s continued support for Private Member’s Bill C-394 (criminal organization recruitment), sponsored by Parm Gill, M.P. for Brampton-Springdale.

• Government of Canada acknowledges the National Day to End Bullying

  The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable Rob Nicholson, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women made the following statement on the National Day to End Bullying.

April 30, 2013

• Legislation to Double Victim Surcharge Passes Parliament

  Today, the Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, welcomed the vote in Parliament to pass the Increasing Offenders’ Accountability for Victims Act.

• Backgrounder: Victim Surcharge

April 26, 2013

• Government of Canada Stands up for Families of Victims

  Today, the Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Industry and Minister of State (Agriculture), spoke about the Government of Canada’s ongoing commitment to addressing the needs of victims of crime at a symposium hosted by the Association of Families of Persons Assassinated or Disappeared.

• Backgrounder: Key Accomplishments for Victims of Crime

April 25, 2013

• Government Supports Private Member's Bill to Reduce Parole Eligibility for Violent Murderers

  The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced the Government's support for Private Member's Bill C-478, the Respecting Families of Murdered and Brutalized Persons Act. Sponsored by James Bezan, M.P. for Selkirk-Interlake, this legislation would restrict parole eligibility for some of the most violent murderers.

• Backgrounder: Government of Canada Supports Private Member's Bill C-478

April 24, 2013

• Minister Nicholson Announces Unanimous Support to Expedite Review of the Criminal Code: Provinces and Territories Support Federal Review to Close Gaps, Protect Children

  The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, made the following statement after meeting with his provincial and territorial counterparts today in Ottawa:

• Important Measures to Strengthen Counter-Terrorism Legislation Pass Parliament

  The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today welcomed the vote in Parliament to pass the Combating Terrorism Act. This legislation ensures that Canada has the tools it needs to anticipate and respond effectively to acts of terrorism.

• Backgrounder: Strengthening Counter-Terrorism Legislation

April 23, 2013

• Government of Canada Launches Consultations on the Victims Bill of Rights

  Today, the Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and the Honourable Vic Toews, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Provencher and Minister of Public Safety, launched consultations with victims of crime, victim advocates and victim-serving organizations to discuss key priorities for the creation of a Canadian Victims Bill of Rights.

• Backgrounder: Key Accomplishments for Victims of Crime

April 22, 2013

• Government of Canada Launches Eighth National Victims of Crime Awareness Week

  Today, the Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, launched the 2013 National Victims of Crime Awareness Week at a Federal Symposium, attended by victims, victim advocates, victim service organizations, and policy-makers.

• Backgrounder: Funded Projects for National Victims of Crime Awareness Week 2013

April 11, 2013

• Statement by the Minister of Justice Regarding the Parsons Case

  NIAGARA FALLS, April 11, 2013 – The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, made the following statement after speaking with the Honourable Ross Landry, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Nova Scotia.

March 27, 2013

• Legislation Responding to Supreme Court Decision in R. v. TSE Receives Royal Assent

  OTTAWA, March 27, 2013 – The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today welcomed the Royal Assent of Bill C-55, the Response to the Supreme Court of Canada Decision in R. v. Tse Act. This legislation adds new accountability safeguards to the Criminal Code’s existing provision for wiretaps in situations of imminent harm.

March 20, 2013

• Legislation Responding to Supreme Court Decision in R. v. Tse Passes the House of Commons

  The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today welcomed the passing from the House of Commons to the Senate of Bill C-55, the Response to the Supreme Court of Canada Decision in R. v. Tse Act. This legislation would add new accountability safeguards to the Criminal Code’s existing provision for wiretaps in situations of imminent harm.

• Backgrounder: Government response to Supreme Court of Canada decision in R. v. Tse

March 13, 2013

• Government Appoints Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions

  The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the appointment of Kathleen Roussel for the position of Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions.

March 11, 2013

• Government of Canada Announces Coming Into Force of the Citizen’s Arrest and Self-Defence Act

  OTTAWA – March 11, 2013 – Today, the Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and the Honourable Jason Kenney, M.P. for Calgary Southeast and Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, announced that Bill C-26, the Citizen’s Arrest and Self-defence Act, has come into force.

• Backgrounder: Citizen’s Power of Arrest and Self-Defence and Defence of Property

March 4, 2013

• Backgrounder: Mental Health

• Backgrounder: Crime Prevention

February 15, 2013

• Statement by the Minister of Justice Regarding the Sentencing of Graham James

  The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, made the following statement on the Manitoba Court of Appeal decision related to the sentencing of Graham James.

February 12, 2013

• Court Upholds Limiting Conditional Sentences (House Arrest) for Serious Personal Injury Offences

  The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada welcomed today the February 6, 2013 ruling of the Quebec Court of Appeal in the cases of R.v. Perry, R.v. Beaulieu, R.v. Boisclair, and R.v.Pelletier. The ruling relates to the availability of conditional sentences for serious personal injury offences.

• Backgrounder: Ending Conditional Sentences and House Arrest

February 11, 2013

• Government of Canada Introduces Legislation to Respond to Supreme Court Decision in R. v. TSE

  Ottawa, February 11, 2013 - The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today introduced legislation that responds to the Supreme Court of Canada decision in R. v. Tse. The legislation adds new privacy safeguards to the Criminal Code’s existing provision for wiretaps in situations of imminent harm.

• Backgrounder: Government response to Supreme Court of Canada decision in R. v. Tse

February 4, 2013

• Notes for an address by The Honourable Rob Nicholson, PC, MP Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada

  The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, made the following speech at a roundtable event to set out and discuss the next phase of the Government of Canada's plan for safe streets and communities.

• Government of Canada Sets Out Next Steps to Make Canadian Streets and Communities Safer

  The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today met with stakeholders to set out and discuss the next phase of the Government of Canada’s plan for safe streets and communities.

• Backgrounder: Criminality in Canada

• Backgrounder: Sexual Offending Against Children and Youth

• Backgrounder: Key Accomplishments

January 24, 2013

• Government of Canada Taking Action to Help Victims of Crime

  MONTRÉAL, January 24, 2013 – The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced $1.2 million over three years in funding for the Centre d'expertise Marie-Vincent in Montréal to undertake projects that will serve victims of sexual abuse. The funding comes from the Department of Justice Canada and from Status of Women Canada.

• Backgrounder: Federal Victims Strategy and Victims Fund

• Backgrounder: Child Advocacy Centres

• Backgrounder: Status of Women Canada: Women’s Program

January 23, 2013

• Government of Canada Celebrates the Opening of Winnipeg’s Children’s Advocacy

  WINNIPEG, January 23, 2013– The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today attended the opening of the Winnipeg Children’s Advocacy Centre, designed to help better serve children and youth that have been victims or witnesses of crime. Minister Nicholson was joined by the Honourable Jennifer Howard, Minister of Manitoba Family Services and Labour.

• Backgrounder: Federal Victims Strategy and Victims Fund

• Backgrounder: Child Advocacy Centres

January 22, 2013

• Government of Canada Funds Programs to Help Victims of Child Abuse

  CALGARY, January 22, 2013 – The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced $185,000 in funding for the Canadian Society for the Investigation of Child Abuse (CSICA). The funding will support the organization as it works toward implementing a voluntary national certification program for forensic child interviewers, and will also be used to help cover the organization’s operational expenses.

• Backgrounder: Federal Victims Strategy and Victims Fund

January 19, 2013

• Victims of Crime in Yukon Benefit From Government of Canada Funding

  WHITEHORSE, January 19, 2013 – Today, the Government of Canada announced it has allocated more than $600,000 in program funding to help victims of crime in Yukon. The announcement was made by the Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada. Minister Toews was joined by the Honourable Mike Nixon, Minister of Justice for Yukon; and Ryan Leef, M.P. for Yukon.

• Backgrounder: Federal Victims Strategy and Victims Fund

January 14, 2013

• Legislation Protecting Canada's Seniors Comes into Force

  The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and the Honourable Alice Wong, M.P. for Richmond and Minister of State (Seniors), welcomed yesterday’s coming into force of the Protecting Canada’s Seniors Act.

• Backgrounder: Protecting Canada’s Seniors Act