Public Consultations

The Department of Justice is committed to encouraging the participation of all Canadians and justice-sector stakeholders in the development of law, policy and programs, as well as in identifying emerging trends in law and policy. To this end, the Department uses many different types of public participation activities, ensuring that a broad cross-section of views are taken into consideration when developing law and policy. In the past, the results of public participation activities have influenced the development of policy on youth justice, crime prevention and the rights of victims of crime, as well as law reform and policy.

Current and Upcoming Consultations

Date Title of the Consultation Activity Purpose Target Clientele Additional Information
January 13, 2023 Reforming the criminal law regarding HIV non-disclosure To seek public input on possible criminal law reforms related to HIV non-disclosure Stakeholders, persons with lived experiences, and the public, particularly those interested in public health and 2SLGBTQI+ issues  

Services and information

Past Consultations

Past Consultations

Policy Statement and Guidelines for Public Participation - Department of Justice

Policy Statement and Guidelines for Public Participation - Department of Justice

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