Justice Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagra Falls, ON) and Conservative Quebecn Senator Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu announced Bill C-2, Fair and Efficient Criminal Trials Act, received Royal Assent. This new legislation will help ensure that so-called "mega-trials," large and complex cases involving illegal activities such as drug trafficking, white-collar crime, terrorism, organized crime or gang-related activity, can be … Read more
Justice Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagra Falls, ON) and Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) announced the re-introduction of legislation to reduce the delays that are common when court proceedings are complex and drawn-out. These proceedings are often referred to as mega-trials. Bill C-2, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (mega-trials), was introduced and … Read more
Justice Canada announced that nominations are being sought for the 12th annual Justicia Awards for Excellence in Journalism. The department said that the Justicia Awards celebrate outstanding broadcast and print or Web journalism that encourage public awareness and an understanding of the Canadian justice system. The deadline for submissions is June 20, 2011 for stories … Read more
Justice Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagra Falls, ON) announced that legislation aimed at ensuring more truth in sentencing and protecting children from on-line sexual exploitation received royal assent. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-4621. Government House Leader John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) announced that eight bills were given royal assent. From ensuring the safe … Read more
Justice Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagra Falls, ON) welcomed the passing in Parliament of Bill C-21, the Standing Up For Victims of White Collar Crime Act. The legislation provides tougher sentences for fraud which will help combat white-collar crime. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-4621.
Justice Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagra Falls, ON) said he is pleased to announce the passing in Parliament of Bill C-48, the Protecting Canadians by Ending Sentence Discounts for Multiple Murders Act. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-4621.
Justice Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagra Falls, ON) welcomed the passage by Parliament of Bill C-22, An Act respecting the mandatory reporting of Internet child pornography by persons who provide an Internet service. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-4621.
Justice Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, ON) welcomed the passage by Parliament of Bill S-6, the Serious Time for the Most Serious Crime Act. This legislation repeals the "faint-hope clause" that allows murderers to obtain early parole. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-4621.
The House of Commons passed legislation to ensure murderers serve serious time for the most serious crime. The NDP and the Bloc Quebecois voted against Bill S-6, Serious Time for the Most Serious Crime Act, that would repeal the "faint-hope clause" that allows murderers to obtain early parole. Call 613-992-4621.
Conservative MP Daryl Kramp (Prince Edward-Hastings, ON), on behalf of Justice Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, ON), at the open house for the new location of the John Howard Society of Belleville, announced $454,200 from the Youth Justice Fund toward its LifePlan and Coaching program. Call 613-992-4621.
