Summary of briefing document titles prepared for the Minister, the Deputy Minister and the Associate Deputy Minister - February 2017
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Beginning in July 2019, the titles of briefing materials prepared for the Minister, Deputy Minister, and Associate Deputy Minister of Justice are now published by the Department exclusively through the Open Government Portal.
| Number | Type | Title | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-013813 | Speech | VICTIM SURCHARGE - 2ND READING SPEECH | Policy Sector |
| 2016-022420 | Speech | SECOND READING DEBATE SPEECHES FOR S-217 (DETENTION IN CUSTODY) (1X10 MIN IN ENGLISH, 1X10 MINUTE TRANSLATED IN ENGLISH AND FRENCH) | Policy Sector |
| 2016-023440 | Briefing Note | RESPONSE TO REQUEST FROM THE CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF PROVINCIAL COURT JUDGES (FOR SIGNATURE) | Public Law & Legislative Services Sector |
| 2016-024698 | Briefing Note | PREPARATION FOR THE 2017 QUINTET OF ATTORNEYS GENERAL MEETING AND THE FIVE COUNTRY MINISTERIAL MEETING (FOR INFORMATION) | Policy Sector |
| 2016-025798 | Briefing Note | [REDACTED] | Policy Sector |
| 2016-025819 | Letter | RESPONSE TO THE STANDING JOINT COMMITTEE FOR THE SCRUTINY OF REGULATIONS REGARDING THE TIMING OF THE TABLING OF THE NEXT MISCELLANEOUS STATUTE LAW AMENDMENT PROPOSALS DOCUMENT | Public Law & Legislative Services Sector |
| 2016-025980 | Briefing Note | RESPONSE TO INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S LETTER ON THE IMPACT OF THE SUPREME COURT'S DECISION IN ALBERTA (INFORMATION AND PRIVACY COMMISSIONER) V. UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY (FOR INFORMATION) | Public Law & Legislative Services Sector |
| 2016-026167 | Briefing Note | THCEE ONE-OFF REQUEST: FEDERAL-PROVINCIAL-TERRITORIAL MEETING OF DEPUTY MINISTERS RESPONSIBLE FOR JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY - JUNE 2017 - NEW BRUNSWICK (FOR APPROVAL) | Policy Sector |
| 2017-000132 | Briefing Note | FUNDING TO KA NI KANICHIHK INC. | Programs Branch |
| 2017-000210 | Briefing Note | 2016-17 SUPPLEMENTARY ESTIMATES (C) (FOR INFORMATION) | Management Sector |
| 2017-000228 | Briefing Note | PAYDAY LENDING: ORDER IN COUNCIL DESIGNATING NEW BRUNSWICK FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE CRIMINAL INTEREST RATE PROVISIONS (FOR APPROVAL) | Policy Sector |
| 2017-000233 | Briefing Note | FUNDING TO THE YOGA OUTREACH SOCIETY (FOR APPROVAL) | Programs Branch |
| 2017-000282 | Min-DM Briefing Note | CONTRACTS WITH FORMER PUBLIC SERVANTS - FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017, THIRD QUARTER (FOR INFORMATION) | Management Sector |
| 2017-000382 | Briefing Note | CALL WITH HEATHER STEFANSON REGARDING DELAYS IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM (FOR INFORMATION) | Policy Sector |
| 2017-000691 | Briefing Note | FUNDING TO MINISTÈRE DE L'ÉCONOMIE, DE LA SCIENCE ET DE L'INNOVATION, SECRÉTARIAT À LA CONDITION FÉMININE (FOR APPROVAL) | Programs Branch |
| 2017-000723 | Briefing Note | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 2017-18 DEPARTMENTAL PLAN (FOR SIGNATURE) | Management Sector |
| 2017-000752 | Briefing Note | SUPPORT SERVICES TO JURORS (FOR INFORMATION) | Policy Sector |
| 2017-000918 | Briefing Note | FUNDING TO THE YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF REGINA (FOR APPROVAL) | Programs Branch |
| 2017-001013 | Briefing Note | UPDATE ON THE PACIFIC ENVIRONMENT CENTRE LANDS LEASE AND SUGGESTED REPLY TO THE JANUARY 12, 2017 LETTER FROM CHIEF JACOB OF SQUAMISH NATION | National Litigation Sector |
| 2017-001031 | Briefing Note | G. V. ATTORNEY GENERAL OF ONTARIO AND ATTORNEY GENERAL OF CANADA, CHARTER CHALLENGE TO SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY LEGISLATION (FOR INFORMATION) | National Litigation Sector |
| 2017-001117 | Briefing Note | FUNDING TO THE JOHN HOWARD SOCIETY OF TORONTO (FOR APPROVAL) | Programs Branch |
| 2017-001119 | Briefing Note | FUNDING TO LIBERTY FOR YOUTH (FOR APPROVAL) | Programs Branch |
| 2017-001226 | Briefing Note | INCREASED FUNDING TO SASKATCHEWAN MINISTRY OF JUSTICE AND ATTORNEY GENERAL (FOR APPROVAL) | Programs Branch |
| 2017-001229 | Briefing Note | REGULATIONS AMENDING THE GARNISHMENT AND ATTACHMENT REGULATIONS (FOR SIGNATURE) | Family, Children and Youth |
| 2017-001296 | Briefing Note | FORMER BILL C-36 [REDACTED] (FOR INFORMATION) | Policy Sector |
| 2017-001299 | Briefing Note | TELEPHONE CALL BETWEEN MINISTER WILSON-RAYBOULD AND THE NEW US ATTORNEY GENERAL (FOR INFORMATION) | Policy Sector |
| 2017-001343 | Briefing Note | FUNDING TO CANADIAN CENTRE FOR CHILD PROTECTION INC. (FOR APPROVAL) | Programs Branch |
| 2017-001414 | Briefing Note | LETTER TO THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY GENERAL (FOR SIGNATURE) | Policy Sector |
| 2017-001418 | Briefing Note | FUNDING TO WOMEN AGAINST VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN (WAVAW) RAPE CRISIS CENTRE (FOR APPROVAL) | Programs Branch |
| 2017-001443 | Briefing Note | PROPHET RIVER FIRST NATION AND WEST MOBERLY FIRST NATIONS V ATTORNEY GENERAL OF CANADA (FOR INFORMATION) | National Litigation Sector |
| 2017-001497 | Briefing Note | SUPREME COURT OF CANADA APPOINTMENTS PROCESS (FOR INFORMATION) | Public Law & Legislative Services Sector |
| 2017-001549 | Briefing Note | CRIMINAL RECORD SUSPENSION SYSTEM (FOR INFORMATION) | Public Safety, Defence and Immigration |
| 2017-001661 | Briefing Note | FUNDING TO THE PLEA COMMUNITY SERVICES SOCIETY OF BC (FOR APPROVAL) | Policy Sector |
| 2017-001663 | Briefing Note | PARTNERS FOR YOUTH INC. (FOR APPROVAL) | Policy Sector |
| 2017-001715 | Deck / Presentation | MMP MATERIAL FOR MINISTER BRIEFING (FOR INFORMATION) | Policy Sector |
| 2017-001719 | Question Period Note | QP NOTE HATE CRIMES | Policy Sector |
| 2017-001779 | Briefing Note | FUNDING TO PUBLIC LEGAL INFORMATION ASSOCIATION OF NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR (PLIAN) (FOR APPROVAL) | Policy Sector |
| 2017-001927 | Briefing Note | TAMAN V. THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF CANADA (FOR APPROVAL) | National Litigation Sector |
| 2017-002010 | Briefing Note | [REDACTED] | Business and Regulatory Law |
| 2017-002015 | Deck / Presentation | AN ACT TO AMEND FORMER BILL C-452 (EXPLOITATION AND TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS) | Policy Sector |
| 2017-002024 | Briefing Note | THE MINISTER OF JUSTICE NATIONAL YOUTH JUSTICE POLICING AWARD 2017 (FOR APPROVAL) | Policy Sector |
| 2017-002031 | Briefing Note | FUNDING TO MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING (MADD CANADA) (FOR APPROVAL) | Policy Sector |
| 2017-002048 | Briefing Note | S-217 AN ACT TO AMEND THE CRIMINAL CODE (DETENTION IN CUSTODY) | Policy Sector |
| 2017-002110 | Briefing Note | HUU-AY-AHT FIRST NATIONS JUDICIAL REVIEW - UPDATE (FOR INFORMATION) | Aboriginal Affairs |
| 2017-002117 | Briefing Note | MEETING WITH THE GRAND CHIEF NEPINAK [REDACTED](FOR INFORMATION) | Policy Sector |
| 2017-002138 | Briefing Note | BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD V HMTQ - FEDERAL COURT OF APPEAL (FOR APPROVAL) | National Litigation Sector |
| 2017-002157 | Briefing Note | MEETING WITH AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL (SCENARIO) (FOR INFORMATION) | Public Law & Legislative Services Sector |
| 2017-002220 | Briefing Note | QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016 (FOR INFORMATION) | Management Sector |
| 2017-002273 | Briefing Note | LETTERS TO OUTGOING MEMBERS OF THE CROSS-CULTURAL ROUNDTABLE ON SECURITY | Policy Sector |
| 2017-002323 | Briefing Note | FUNDING TO ACTION ET DEVELOPMENT JEUNESSE (FOR APPROVAL) | Policy Sector |
| 2017-002324 | Briefing Note | FUNDING TO CIVIL K9 YOUTH SERVICES (FOR APPROVAL) | Policy Sector |
| 2017-002328 | Briefing Note | FUNDING TO NATIVE WOMEN'S SHELTER OF MONTREAL (FOR APPROVAL) | Policy Sector |
| 2017-002337 | Briefing Note | FABIEN HENRY V. MINISTER OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (FOR APPROVAL) | National Litigation Sector |
| 2017-002416 | Briefing Note | FUNDING TO SASKATCHEWAN MINISTRY OF JUSTICE, VICTIMS SERVICES BRANCH (FOR APPROVAL) | Policy Sector |
| 2017-002448 | Briefing Note | FUNDING TO ANN DAVIS TRANSITION SOCIETY (FOR APPROVAL) | Policy Sector |
| 2017-002471 | Briefing Note | HUU-AY-AHT FIRST NATIONS JUDICIAL REVIEW (FOR INFORMATION) | Aboriginal Affairs |
| 2017-002475 | Briefing Note | MEETING WITH THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER SUZANNE LEGAULT (FOR INFORMATION) | Public Law & Legislative Services Sector |
| 2017-002491 | Talking Points | PMB C-305 (MISCHIEF) MOTIONS AND EXPLANATORY NOTES | Policy Sector |
| 2017-002525 | Briefing Note | FUNDING TO CANADIAN CENTRE FOR GENDER AND SEXUAL DIVERSITY (FOR APPROVAL) | Policy Sector |
| 2017-002614 | Briefing Note | CALL WITH SENATOR CARIGNAN REGARDING BILL S-230, AN ACT TO AMEND THE CRIMINAL CODE (DRUG-IMPAIRED DRIVING) (FOR INFORMATION) | Policy Sector |
| 2017-002621 | Briefing Note | WILLIAMS LAKE INDIAN BAND V THE QUEEN, SCC 36983 STANDARD OF REVIEW FOR QUESTIONS OF LAW DETERMINED BY THE SPECIFIC CLAIMS TRIBUNAL (FOR APPROVAL) | National Litigation Sector |
| 2017-002622 | Briefing Note | MEETING WITH VICE CHIEF MORLEY GOOGOO AND BRIAN ARBUTHNOT | Aboriginal Affairs |
| 2017-002624 | Briefing Note | TELEPHONE CALL WITH YASIR NAQVI, ONTARIO ATTORNEY GENERAL (FOR INFORMATION) | Public Law & Legislative Services Sector |
| 2017-002627 | Briefing Note | JORDAN ONE-PAGER | Policy Sector |
| 2017-002628 | Talking Points | TALKING POINTS - FIREARMS (FOR INFORMATION) | Policy Sector |
| 2017-002639 | Briefing Note | CRIMINAL LEGAL AID DISTRIBUTION FORMULA (FOR APPROVAL) | Policy Sector |
| 2017-002646 | Briefing Note | ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS - YUKON SELF-GOVERNMENT (FOR INFORMATION) | National Litigation Sector |
| 2017-002652 | Briefing Note | PROACTIVE DISCLOSURE OF GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS - OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 2016 (FOR INFORMATION) | Policy Sector |
| 2017-002692 | Briefing Note | FUNDING TO REGINA PALLIATIVE CARE INC. - GREYSTONE BEREAVEMENT CENTRE (FOR APPROVAL) | Policy Sector |
| 2017-002806 | Briefing Note | [REDACTED] | Policy Sector |
| 2017-002807 | Briefing Note | [REDACTED] | Policy Sector |
| 2017-002878 | Briefing Note | CHANDRAKANT K. LADWA V. HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN AND MANJULA C. LADWA V. HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN (FOR INFORMATION) | Tax Law Services |
| 2017-003185 | Briefing Note | MEETING WITH CHINESE CONSUL GENERAL (FOR INFORMATION) | Policy Sector |
| Number | Type | Title | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-025124 | Letter | LETTER IN RESPONSE TO THE CHIEF CORONER OF ONTARIO REGARDING JURY RECOMMENDATIONS FOLLOWING THE INQUEST INTO THE DEATH OF JOHN CALEB ROSS | Policy Sector |
| 2016-025462 | Briefing Note | MEMORANDUM TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER - RESEARCH CONSORTIUM ON ACCESS TO JUSTICE AND ACCESS TO THE LAW | Policy Sector |
| 2016-025927 | Letter | MEMORANDUM TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER - LC-01 SPECIAL DEPLOYMENT - [REDACTED] | Public Safety, Defence and Immigration |
| 2016-026072 | Briefing Note | MEMORANDUM TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER - ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY OVERVIEW: TRANSFORMING THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM | Policy Sector |
| 2017-000370 | Briefing Note | MEMORANDUM TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER - LC ACTING EXTENSIONS IN ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS PORTFOLIO | Aboriginal Affairs |
| 2017-000404 | Briefing Note | TRAVEL, HOSPITALITY, CONFERENCE AND EVENT EXPENDITURES (THCEE) - ON-SITE VISIT TO CANADA BY THE COMMITTEE OF EXPERTS OF THE MECHANISM FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INTER-AMERICAN CONVENTION AGAINST CORRUPTION - APRIL 2017 | Policy Sector |
| 2017-000459 | Briefing Note | MEMORANDUM TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER - PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION COMMITTEE - MARCH 2017 | Management Sector |
| 2017-000523 | Letter | LETTER IN RESPONSE TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER OF JUSTICE OF SASKATCHEWAN AND THE DEPUTY MINISTER OF CORRECTIONS AND POLICING OF SASKATCHEWAN | Policy Sector |
| 2017-000627 | Briefing Note | MEMORANDUM TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER - LEGAL & POLICY ANALYSIS OF LAW SOCIETY OF UPPER CANADA'S REPORT "WORKING TOGETHER FOR CHANGE: STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS ISSUES OF SYSTEMIC RACISM IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION" | Management Sector |
| 2017-001174 | Letter | LETTER IN RESPONSE TO [REDACTED] REGARDING TAXATION AND CHILDREN: UNFAIRNESS CONCERNING THE APPLICATION OF THE ELIGIBLE DEPENDANT AMOUNT | Central Agencies |
| 2017-001216 | Briefing Note | MEMORANDUM TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER - NATIONAL LABOUR MANAGEMENT CONSULTATION COMMITTEE (NLMCC) MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 15, 2016 AND DECEMBER 8, 2016 MEETINGS | Management Sector |
| 2017-001236 | Other | MEMORANDUM TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER - PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT EXERCISE FOLLOW-UP | Management Sector |
| 2017-001241 | Travel | TRAVEL, HOSPITALITY, CONFERENCE AND EVENT EXPENDITURES (THCEE) - BRITISH COLUMBIA REGIONAL OFFICE'S INDIAN RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL CLOSING EVENT - VANCOUVER - FEBRUARY 2017 | National Litigation Sector |
| 2017-001243 | Briefing Note | MEMORANDUM TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER - PROPOSED GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE | Policy Sector |
| 2017-001353 | Briefing Note | MEMORANDUM TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER - SUPPLEMENTARY QUESTIONS FOR THE 2017 PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEE SURVEY (PSES) | National Litigation Sector |
| 2017-001379 | Letter | [REDACTED] | Public Law & Legislative Services Sector |
| 2017-001500 | Travel | TRAVEL, HOSPITALITY, CONFERENCE AND EVENT EXPENDITURES (THCEE) - APPROVAL FOR REGIONAL STAFF TO ATTEND ABORIGINAL JUSTICE STRATEGY ALL-STAFF MEETING - FEBRUARY 2017 | Policy Sector |
| 2017-001514 | Briefing Note | SPECIMEN SIGNATURE CARDS TO IMPLEMENT NEW DELEGATION OF FINANCIAL SIGNING AUTHORITIES FOR MICHEL LEFRANÇOIS (CENTRAL AGENCIES) & JACINTHE BOURDAGES (PUBLIC LAW AND LEGISLATIVE SERVICES SECTOR) | Management Sector |
| 2017-001554 | Briefing Note | MEMORANDUM TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER - SIXTH CANADA-CHINA CONSULTATION ON JUDICIAL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT COOPERATION - JANUARY 2017 | National Litigation Sector |
| 2017-001560 | Letter | LETTER TO FEDERAL-PROVINCIAL-TERRITORIAL DEPUTY MINISTERS OF JUSTICE CONCERNING BILL C-452 | Policy Sector |
| 2017-001641 | Briefing Note | MEMORANDUM TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER - INNOVATION COUNCIL MEETING - JANUARY 2017 | Legal Practices Sector |
| 2017-001689 | Briefing Note | MEMORANDUM TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER - OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINISTERIAL TRAVEL TO THE UNITED STATES | Policy Sector |
| 2017-001765 | Briefing Note | MEMORANDUM TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER - NATIONAL LABOUR MANAGEMENT CONSULTATION COMMITTEE (NLMCC) MEETING AGENDA - FEBRUARY 2017 | Management Sector |
| 2017-001830 | Briefing Note | MEMORANDUM TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER - 2017 APEX AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE NOMINATIONS | Management Sector |
| 2017-001871 | Briefing Note | MEMORANDUM TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER - ACTION PLAN ON PTSD FOR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS | Public Safety, Defence and Immigration |
| 2017-001901 | Briefing Note | MEMORANDUM TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER - DEMAND LETTER CONCERNING DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT | National Litigation Sector |
| 2017-001926 | Letter | LETTER IN RESPONSE TO THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL REGARDING AUDIT FOR YEAR ENDING MARCH 2017 | Management Sector |
| 2017-001952 | Briefing Note | MEMORANDUM TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER - CRIMINAL LEGAL AID DISTRIBUTION FORMULA | Policy Sector |
| 2017-001990 | Letter | LETTER TO THE PRIVY COUNCIL OFFICE CONCERNING THE TIMELINE FOR SUBMITTING CABINET DOCUMENTS | Policy Sector |
| 2017-002023 | Briefing Note | MEMORANDUM TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER - COORDINATING COMMITTEE OF DEPUTY MINISTERS MEETING (CCDM) - FEBRUARY 2017 | Policy Sector |
| 2017-002026 | Letter | LETTER IN RESPONSE TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER OF JUSTICE OF QUEBEC CONCERNING JUDICIAL SERVICES IN QUEBEC | Public Law & Legislative Services Sector |
| 2017-002058 | Briefing Note | MEMORANDUM TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER - CORRECTION OF EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE RECLASSIFICATION OF POSITION 00005508 AND CREATION OF TEMPORARY LA-2B POSITION TO PROVIDE ACTING PAY | Management Sector |
| 2017-002137 | Briefing Note | MATERIALS FOR THE DEPUTY MINISTER - DEPUTY MINISTER COMMITTEE ON GOVERNANCE MEETING (COG) - FEBRUARY 2017 | Public Law & Legislative Services Sector |
| 2017-002174 | Letter | LETTER TO FEDERAL DEPUTY MINISTERS REGARDING THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM REVIEW DECK | Policy Sector |
| 2017-002204 | Briefing Note | MEMORANDUM TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER - APPROVAL FOR CLASSIFICATION ACTION REQUESTS AFFECTING EX/ LC POSITIONS | Management Sector |
| 2017-002225 | Briefing Note | MEMORANDUM TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER - 2016-17 QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT - DECEMBER 31, 2016 | Management Sector |
| 2017-002440 | Briefing Note | MEMORANDUM TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER - LEGAL AGENT APPOINTMENT | National Litigation Sector |
| 2017-002443 | Letter | LETTER TO THE HONOURABLE DOUGLAS LEWIS REGARDING HIS PARTICIPATION IN THE DEPARTMENTAL AUDIT COMMITTEE | Internal Audit |
| 2017-002517 | Briefing Note | MEMORANDUM TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER - DEPUTY MINISTER COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL SECURITY (NS) MEETING - FEBRUARY 2017 | Public Safety, Defence and Immigration |
| 2017-002538 | Briefing Note | MEMORANDUM TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER - MEETING REGARDING PROGRAM FUNDS | Policy Sector |
| 2017-002617 | Briefing Note | [REDACTED] | Policy Sector |
| 2017-002640 | Talking Points | SPEAKING POINTS FOR THE DEPUTY MINISTER - LEGAL PRACTICES SECTOR SPEAKER SERIES: ROSS INTELLIGENCE - FEBRUARY 2017 | Legal Practices Sector |
| 2017-002710 | Briefing Note | MEMORANDUM TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER - CANADA'S DRUG FUTURES FORUM - APRIL 2017 | Policy Sector |
| Number | Type | Title | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|
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