Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.) issued the following statement about the end of the parliamentary session: “As this parliamentary session comes to a close, I am proud to present Justice Results 2015–2019, which highlights a number of significant achievements by the Department of Justice Canada on behalf of Canadians. Over this session, … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.) announced that Bill C-75 has received Royal Assent after being carefully reviewed by Parliament. These comprehensive legislative changes mark an important milestone in strengthening, transforming and modernizing our criminal justice system. Together, these comprehensive changes will help bring about a much needed culture shift in … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.) announced $768,372 in funding over four years to the University of Manitoba, to go towards the development of a common law certificate program in french. The funding was provided through the Access to Justice in Both Official Languages Support Fund. The full release can be … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.) announced the following appointment in the province of B.C.: Elizabeth McDonald, Counsel at Justice Canada, is appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court of British Columbia. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-6568. Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.) announced the following appointments in … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.) announced financial support to the Boreal Child and Youth Expertise Centre. Almost $565,000 over five years has been allocated to the Centre de Prévention de la Violence dans Kent Inc. to support the Boreal Child and Youth Expertise Centre in Sainte-Anne-de-Kent, New Brunswick. The full release … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.) announced funding of $263,718 for Alisa’s Wish Child and Youth Advocacy Centre in Maple Ridge, B.C. With this support, Alisa’s Wish will strengthen their services, support a transition to a sustainable funding model, and continue offering accessible, integrated services that respond to the needs … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.) announced judicial appointments in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador: The Honourable Gillian D. Butler, Q.C. is appointed a Judge of Appeal of the Court of Appeal of Newfoundland and Labrador and a Judge ex officio of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador, effective May … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.) announced the following judicial appointments in the province of Saskatchewan: The Honourable Jeffery Kalmakoff is appointed a Judge of Appeal of the Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan, and a Judge ex officio of Her Majesty’s Court of Queen’s Bench for Saskatchewan; The Honourable Natasha Crooks is appointed a Judge of … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister of Democratic Institutions Arif Virani (Parkdale–High Park, Ont.) spoke at the closing of the Exploring Indigenous Justice Systems in Canada and around the World symposium. This two-day event fostered dialogue on the important work of rebuilding Indigenous systems of justice and brought together Indigenous leaders, … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.) announced the following appointments to support the expansion of Unified Family Courts in Ontario: Mary Anne Kril is appointed a Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario, a member of the Family Court Branch and a Judge ex officio of the Court of Appeal for Ontario. … Read more
