Justice Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, Ont.) issued a statement after meeting with his provincial and territorial counterparts in Ottawa. "This week is National Victims of Crime Awareness Week and in light of that, I invited my provincial and territorial counterparts to Ottawa to discuss how we can best respond to victims of crime. Given … Read more
Justice Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, Ont.) launched consultations with victims of crime, victim advocates and victim-serving organizations to discuss key priorities for the creation of a Canadian Victims Bill of Rights. The consultations follow the government's commitment in February to enhance the rights of victims of crime by bringing forward legislation to implement a … Read more
Justice Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, Ont.) launched the 2013 National Victims of Crime Awareness Week at a Federal Symposium, attended by victims, victim advocates, victim service organizations, and policy-makers. Victims Week is being observed across Canada from April 21st to 27th with the theme "We All Have a Role." Through the Victims Fund, victim … Read more
Justice Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, Ont.) issued a statement regarding the Parsons case. "My heart goes out to the family of Rehtaeh Parsons as they cope with the tragic loss of their daughter. There is no greater loss anyone can face than that of their child. While the administration of justice is a provincial … Read more
Justice Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, Ont.) welcomed the royal assent of Bill C-55, the Response to the Supreme Court of Canada Decision in R. v. Tse Act. This legislation adds new accountability safeguards to the Criminal Code's existing provision for wiretaps in situations of imminent harm. More information is available online. Call 613-992-4621.
Justice Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, Ont.) welcomed the passing from the House of Commons to the Senate of Bill C-55, the Response to the Supreme Court of Canada Decision in R. v. Tse Act. This legislation would add new accountability safeguards to the Criminal Code's existing provision for wiretaps in situations of imminent harm. … Read more
Justice Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, Ont.) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Tom Lukiwski (Regina-Lumsden-Lake Centre, Sask.) met with stakeholders in Regina to discuss the next phase of the Government of Canada's plan for safe streets and communities. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-4621.
Justice Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, Ont.) and Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Treasury Board and for Western Economic Diversification Andrew Saxton (North Vancouver, B.C.) met with stakeholders in Vancouver to discuss the next phase of the Government of Canada's plan for safe streets and communities. The full release is available online. Call … Read more
Justice Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, Ont.) announced that Bill C-26, the Citizen's Arrest and Self-defence Act, has come into force. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-4621.
Justice Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, Ont.) met with stakeholders to discuss the next phase of the Government of Canada's plan for safe streets and communities. More information is available online. Call 613-992-4621.
