Justice Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, ON) issued a statement concerning Conservative MP Stephen Woodworth (Kitchener Centre, ON) announcement on how he will initiate a national conversation on Canada’s 400 year old definition of human being. Nicholson said that Private Members' motions are considered in accordance with the rules of Parliament and Prime Minister Stephen … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice Robert Goguen (Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe, NB) announced that the government will provide funding to enhance service to victims living in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Through the Victims Fund, Goguen said that Justice Canada will provide the Public Legal Information Association of Newfoundland and Labrador with $50,000 in funding … Read more
Federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for justice and public safety concluded their meeting on Jan. 26, 2012, after in-depth discussions on key justice and public safety issues currently facing Canadians. The meeting was co-chaired by Justice Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, ON) and Attorney General of Prince Edward Island Janice Sherry. The full release … Read more
Justice Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, ON) announced federal government funding for Toronto's first Child and Youth Advocacy Centre. This project brings together Boost, a Toronto based agency committed to eliminating abuse and violence of children, youth and their families; police; the Crown prosecutor's office; health authorities; and child welfare agencies, to serve young victims … Read more
Justice Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, ON) announced federal government funding for the Canadian Centre for Child Protection that will help locate missing children, work with First Nations and expand online resources that will protect children from abuse. Nicholson said the government is committed to protecting victims of crime and giving them a voice in … Read more
Justice Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, ON) said that the government has no intention of reopening the debate on the definition of marriage. Nicholson said that recent case on this issue involved the fact that, under current law, some marriages performed in Canada could not be dissolved in Canada. Nicholson said he will be looking … Read more
Justice Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, ON) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice Robert Goguen (Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe, NB) announced that Bill C-22, An Act respecting the mandatory reporting of Internet child pornography by persons who provide an Internet service, from the 40th session of Parliament, came into force. The legislation helps protect children from on-line sexual … Read more
Justice Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, ON) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice Robert Goguen (Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe, NB) expressed support for Bill C-10, the Safe Streets and Communities Act, in anticipation of the third reading of the bill in the House of Commons. Nicholson said that the government promised to pass this important legislation within the first … Read more
Justice Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, ON) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice Robert Goguen (Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe, NB) announced that as of December 2, 2011 two acts, which provide tougher sentences for murderers will have come into force. The Protecting Canadians by Ending Sentence Discounts for Multiple Murders Act ensures that multiple murderers serve their parole … Read more
Justice Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, ON) announced $128,500 in funding to the University of Manitoba Faculty of Law to strengthen and promote the use of both official languages in Canada's justice system. With this funding, the Faculty of Law of the University of Manitoba will provide a program containing mandatory and optional courses in … Read more
