Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.) announced the introduction of proposed legislative amendments to paragraph 207(4)(b) of the Criminal Code that would permit provinces and territories to regulate and license single event sport betting on any sporting event except horse racing. The federal government would maintain its role in overseeing pari-mutuel betting on … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.) and Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.) launched Victims and Survivors of Crime Week with its theme of “Recognizing Courage, Renewing Commitment”. The goal of Victims and Survivors of Crime Week is to raise awareness nationwide about the issues facing victims and … Read more
In recognition of Restorative Justice Week (Nov. 15-22), Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.) announced the Government of Canada’s continued support to restorative justice initiatives across the country on Nov. 18. On Nov. 19, on behalf of Lametti, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Andy Fillmore (Halifax, N.S.) announced that the Department of … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.) announced a judicial appointment in Yukon: Karen Wenckebach, Legal Counsel at the Government of Yukon in Whitehorse, is appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court of Yukon. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-6568. Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.) announced … Read more
In recognition of Restorative Justice Week (November 15-22), Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.) highlighted the Government of Canada’s continued support to restorative justice initiatives across the country. A total of 12 restorative justice projects are being supported through three programs: Justice Canada’s Indigenous Justice Program, Justice Partnership and Innovation … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.) and Treasury Board President Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) announced the launch of an online public consultation on the review of the Privacy Act led by Justice Canada to ask Canadians to share their views on modernizing the Act. The Act regulates federal public sector institutions’ collection, use, disclosure, retention, … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.) announced that he has ordered a new trial for Tomas Yebes, pursuant to the conviction review provisions of the Criminal Code. On September 13, 1983, Yebes was convicted of two counts of second-degree murder. His appeals to the British Columbia Court of Appeal in 1985 and … Read more
The Action Committee on Court Operations in Response to COVID-19 has published a document on the safe restoration of court operations in these communities. The Action Committee identified some of the common challenges and concerns for these communities, suggesting ideas for change, as well as key principles that should be reflected in any future response. The Action … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.) announced a judicial appointment in the province of Ontario: The Honourable Paul R. Sweeny, a judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario, is appointed Regional Senior Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario for the Central South Region. The full … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.) announced $363,936 in financial support for fiscal year 2020-2021, to 5 Child Advocacy Centres and Child and Youth Advocacy Centres in Ontario. This support will allow these centres to better respond to the needs of children, youth and their families resulting from the impacts of … Read more
