Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Sean Casey (Charlottetown, PEI) accompanied by Louis Sebert, Minister of Justice, Government of the Northwest Territories, announced funding of $3.75 million over five years to advance victim services and access to justice for victims and their families in the Northwest Territories. The Government of the … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada Jody Wilson-Raybould (Vancouver-Granville, B.C.) issued a statement: “World AIDS Day is a time to reflect on the impact that HIV/AIDS has had on Canadians, and to give thanks to the many dedicated people who work to prevent this disease and help people get the care and support they … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada Jody Wilson-Raybould (Vancouver-Granville, B.C.) is pleased to announce the appointment of 22 Deputy Judges to the Supreme Court of the Northwest Territories, the Supreme Court of Yukon, and the Nunavut Court of Justice. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-4621.
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada Jody Wilson-Raybould (Vancouver-Granville, B.C.) issued the following statement: “Today, I am very proud that Bill C-16 has passed the House of Commons. This Bill would amend the Canadian Human Rights Act to add gender identity and gender expression to the list of prohibited grounds of discrimination. It also proposes to amend the Criminal … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada Jody Wilson-Raybould (Vancouver-Granville, B.C.) introduced legislation that would ensure respect for equality rights by repealing section 159 of the Criminal Code. Several appellate courts have found the provision violates equality rights guaranteed by section 15 of the Charter because consensual anal sex is treated differently than other forms of consensual sexual activity. The … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada Jody Wilson-Raybould (Vancouver-Granville, B.C.) is on a working visit to Australia that will include meetings with the Prime Minister of Australia, the Attorney General of Australia, other elected officials, Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders of Australia and their leadership, and legal scholars. These meetings will help build a … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada Jody Wilson-Raybould (Vancouver-Granville, B.C.) and Indigenous and Northern Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett (Toronto-St. Paul’s, Ont.) congratulate Quebec Native Women Inc., located in Kahnawake for organizing an important gathering for families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. As part of the ongoing efforts to support those affected by this national tragedy, Justice … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada Jody Wilson-Raybould (Vancouver-Granville, B.C.) released the Government’s Response to the Fifth Quadrennial Commission on Judicial Compensation, confirming that it accepts all of the Commission’s recommendations. The Government will move forward in the near future to implement the recommendations, including through the introduction of the necessary amendments to the Judges … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada Jody Wilson-Raybould (Vancouver-Granville, B.C.) introduced legislation to amend the federal victim surcharge provisions in the Criminal Code that unfairly burden the less fortunate. The proposed changes would return to judges the discretion to waive the federal victim surcharge if an offender is truly not able to pay. However, to ensure … Read more
The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring that the process for appointing judges to superior courts is transparent and accountable to Canadians, and promotes greater diversity on the bench. To deliver on this commitment, the Government will immediately implement measures aimed at strengthening the role of Judicial Advisory Committees in the judicial appointments process … Read more
