Justice Minister and Attorney General, and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.) announced a judicial appointment in the province of Alberta: Eric M. Adams is appointed a Justice of the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta in Edmonton. The full release is available online. Contact Jeremy.Bellefeuille@justice.gc.ca. Justice Minister and … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General, and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.) announced support for victims and survivors of crime: Provinces and territories: $8.8 million per year to provinces and territories to help implement and enhance victim services and the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights. Human trafficking: $1 million … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General, and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.) issued a statement: “On the 44th anniversary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, we celebrate the freedoms that define our country. For more than four decades, the Charter has protected fundamental rights and freedoms, including freedom … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General, and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.) announced a judicial appointment in the province of Quebec: Mireille Pélissier-Simard is appointed a Judge of the Superior Court of Quebec for the district of Québec. The full release is available online. Contact Jeremy.Bellefeuille@justice.gc.ca.
Justice Minister and Attorney General, and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.) announced judicial appointments in the province of Ontario: The Honourable Scott G. Pratt is appointed a Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario in Windsor. Cheryl C.M. Siran is appointed a Judge of the Superior … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General, and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.) announced a judicial appointment in the province of Alberta: Parminder K. Joha is appointed a Justice of the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta in Edmonton. The full release is available online. Contact lola.dandybaeva@justice.gc.ca. Justice Minister and … Read more
The expansion of the London Justice Centre in London, Ont., into a dedicated community space in Youth Opportunities Unlimited’s new downtown facility, Joan’s Place, is increasing access to justice and reducing the risk of reoffending for at-risk young adults aged 18-24 in the London area. The expansion of this facility, delivered by the Ontario government, … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General, and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.) announced a judicial appointment in the province of Prince Edward Island: Gary G. Demeulenaere, K.C., Partner at Stewart McKelvey in Charlottetown, is appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island in Charlottetown. The full … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade and Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State for International Development Yasir Naqvi (Ottawa Centre, Ont.) announced $746,763 in federal funding over three fiscal years (2024–25 to 2026–27) to support BioTalent Canada in delivering an industry specific initiative aimed at addressing workplace sexual harassment in Canada’s bio-economy. The Building … Read more
The Tenant Information Program in New Brunswick will provide residents with free legal advice and education to better navigate housing challenges. This project, supported by nearly $700,000 in federal funding over four years, is being delivered by the Public Legal Education and Information Service of New Brunswick (PLEIS NB) in partnership with the University of … Read more
