Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani (Parkdale–High Park, Ont.) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) joined delegates from around the globe as Justice Canada co-hosted, in collaboration with Canada’s International Development Research Centre, the 2024 OECD Global Roundtable of Access to Justice. Discussions supported the implementation of the 2023 OECD Recommendation … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani (Parkdale–High Park, Ont.) announced judicial appointments in the province of Quebec: Mathieu Piché-Messier is appointed a Judge of the Superior Court of Quebec for the district of Montréal. Lysane Cree is appointed a Judge of the Superior Court of Quebec for the district of Montréal. Horia … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani (Parkdale–High Park, Ont.) announced judicial appointments in the province of British Columbia: The Honourable Sheri Ann Donegan is appointed a Justice of Appeal of the Court of Appeal for British Columbia in Vancouver. The Honourable W. Paul Riley is appointed a Justice of Appeal of the Court of Appeal … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani (Parkdale–High Park, Ont.) announced judicial appointments in the province of Ontario: Bhavneet K. Bhangu is appointed a Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario in Newmarket. Jasminka Kalajdzic is appointed a Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario in Windsor. Jane O. … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani (Parkdale–High Park, Ont.) issued a statement: “I have accepted [Birju] Dattani‘s decision to step down as Chief Commissioner [for Human Rights],” he said. “I have carefully reviewed the independent fact-finding review conducted by the law firm of Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP, along with a response submitted to me … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani (Parkdale–High Park, Ont.) issued a statement: “I have received the independent review of issues surrounding the appointment of Birju Dattani as Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission […] While I carefully consider this matter, Mr. Dattani has agreed to take leave at this time … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani (Parkdale–High Park, Ont.) announced a judicial appointment in the Northwest Territories: Karin L.E. Taylor is appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court of the Northwest Territories in Yellowknife. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-6568. Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani (Parkdale–High Park, Ont.) announced … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani (Parkdale–High Park, Ont.) announced the launch of the Canada Green Buildings Strategy to save Canadians money on their energy bills, create good jobs, and seize the economic opportunity the clean economy presents for Canada. The Strategy will improve energy efficiency in Canada’s homes and buildings, with … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani (Parkdale–High Park, Ont.) welcomed the publication of the external Steering Group’s Report: A Roadmap for Transformative Change: Canada’s Black Justice Strategy. The report sets out 114 recommendations to address anti-Black racism and systemic discrimination in the criminal justice and other related systems that has led to the … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani (Parkdale–High Park, Ont.) and Liberal MP Ben Carr (Winnipeg South Centre, Man.) announced $624,450 in project funding to Heartwood Healing Centre to improve services for victims of childhood sexual abuse in Winnipeg, Man. Justice Canada is providing $624,450 in funding for this project over three fiscal years (2024-2027) through … Read more
