Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Peter MacKay (Central Nova, N.S.) released a statement on Statistics Canada’s Homicide Survey. “We are encouraged by today’s Statistics Canada Homicide Survey, showing that Canada’s homicide rate fell by 10 percent in 2012—its lowest point in five decades. While we have passed over 30 measures aimed at keeping … Read more
The government recognized seven lawyers in the federal public service as Queen's Counsel (QC). Formally styled "Her Majesty's Counsel learned in the law," the federal QC honours lawyers who demonstrate exemplary service to the Canadian justice system. The individuals receiving this honour, also known as "taking silk", are members of the federal public service who have … Read more
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Peter MacKay (Central Nova, N.S.) issued a statement to mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. MacKay said "On December 6, 1989, 14 young women were murdered at l'Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal simply because they were women. This senseless act shocked Canadians, and continues … Read more
On Nov. 30, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Peter MacKay (Central Nova, N.S.) met with justice advocates to discuss the amendments proposed in the Not Criminally Responsible Reform Act. The act would ensure that public safety comes first in the decision-making process with respect to accused persons found Not Criminally Responsible (NCR) … Read more
On behalf of Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Peter MacKay (Central Nova, N.S.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice Robert Goguen (Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe , N.B.) announced more than $1.1 million in program funding to help victims of crime in Prince Edward Island. Goguen was joined at the announcement by Janice Sherry, Minister of the Environment, Labour … Read more
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Peter MacKay (Central Nova, N.S.), Industry Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.), and accompanied by Conservative Quebec Senator Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu, announced the reinstatement of the Not Criminally Responsible Reform legislation, Bill C-14, consistent with the commitment made in the recent Speech from the Throne. The act … Read more
On behalf of Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Peter MacKay (Central Nova, N.S.), Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.) announced funding of $330,637 for enhancements to mental health services provided through the Saskatoon Centre for Children's Justice, a Child Advocacy Centre (CAC). The enhanced services … Read more
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Peter MacKay (Central Nova, N.S.) introduced legislation to address criminal behaviour associated with cyberbullying. The legislation demonstrates the government's firm commitment to ensuring that Canadians are better protected against online exploitation. MacKay was joined by Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.). MacKay said the government has an obligation to … Read more
Federal, provincial and territorial Ministers responsible for Justice and Public Safety concluded a two-day meeting at which they discussed key justice and public safety issues currently facing Canadians. The meeting was co-chaired by Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Peter MacKay (Central Nova, N.S.), Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) and the Minister of … Read more
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Peter MacKay (Central Nova, N.S.) and Health Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.) announced increased efforts to keep Canada's streets and communities safe by keeping contraband tobacco off Canadian markets and out of the hands of children. These changes would advance the government's efforts to combat the … Read more
