Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.) announced a judicial appointment in the province of Québec: Andres C. Garin, Senior Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP in Montréal, is appointed a puisne Judge of the Superior Court of Quebec for the district of Montréal. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-6568. … Read more
Treasury Board President Mona Fortier (Ottawa-Vanier, Ont.), joined by Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Gary Anandasangaree (Scarborough—Rouge Park, Ont.), announced that the Government of Canada is providing support for a project that offers legal support to Francophone victims and survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence in Ontario. More … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.) announced today that following an extensive review, he has ordered a new trial for Gerald Klassen under the conviction review provisions of the Criminal Code. In 1995, Mr. Klassen was found guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced to life imprisonment. In 1997, the British Columbia … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.) announced that Benoit Duchesne, Partner at Gowling WLG in Ottawa, is appointed a prothonotary of the Federal Court. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-6568. Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.) announced a judicial appointment in the province of New Brunswick: Danys … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.), joined by Liberal MP Jim Carr (Winnipeg South Centre, Man.) and Kelvin Goertzen, Minister of Justice and Attorney General for Manitoba, announced that the Government of Canada is providing financial support to the Government of Manitoba Victim Services to enhance support for victims and to … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.) announced the Government of Canada’s support to the Chantier d’Afrique du Canada for their project: Jeunes en actions positives. The goal of this project is to promote the rehabilitation and reintegration of young people. The Department of Justice is providing $637,000 over four years, from … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.) and Chief Thomas Neeposh highlighted federal support to the Cree Nation of Mistissini for their Mistissini Governance Project, which will revitalize Cree legal principles and traditions within their community. Support for this initiative aligns with the Government of Canada’s response to the Truth and Reconciliation … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Gary Anandasangaree (Scarborough—Rouge Park, Ont.) and Liberal MP Sean Casey (Charlottetown, PEI) announced that the Government of Canada is providing over $1.17 million for two projects on Prince Edward Island to support victims of intimate partner violence and family violence. This funding is being … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.), joined by Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Seniors Darren Fisher (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, N.S.), announced that the Government of Canada is providing financial support to the Restorative Research, Innovation and Education Lab (Restorative Lab) at the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University, to … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.), along with Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Carolyn Bennett (Toronto-St. Paul’s, Ont.), announced that the Government of Canada is providing financial support to Pro Bono Ontario for a free legal advice hotline for those who have experienced workplace … Read more
