Canada's Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime Sue O'Sullivan issued a statement to mark the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism. O'Sullivan said June 23 is a day dedicated to remember the victims and those who have lost loved ones at home and abroad due to acts of terrorism. O'Sullivan added that terrorism … Read more
Canada's Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime Sue O'Sullivan announced her support for the amendments to the Corrections and Conditional Release Act, which came into force June 13. These amendments enhance information provided to victims and increase offender accountability. The full release is available online. Call 613-617-8774.
Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime Sue O'Sullivan commends the government for delivering on its commitment to double the federal victim surcharge, and ensuring it is automatically applied in all cases. Under the proposed amendments to the Criminal Code, the surcharge would be 30 per cent of any fine imposed or, where no fine is … Read more
Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime Sue O'Sullivan is urging Canadians to focus on victims needs and issues during this years' National Victims of Crime Awareness Week. O'Sullivan will be marking the week by moderating a panel about Resiliency and Empowerment for Victims and Victim Service Providers at the National Victims of Crime Annual national … Read more
Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime Sue O'Sullivan released the first special report, recommending the government take immediate action to enhance the treatment of victims within Canada's criminal justice system. The full release is available online. Call 613-941-3428.
Following the tabling of the Government's proposed legislation to abolish the long gun registry, Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime Sue O'Sullivan spoke out in support of the long-gun registry, urging the federal government to maintain the registry as a tool for preventing further victimization. According to 2002 RCMP data, long-guns are … Read more
Justice Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, ON) tabled the 2008-09 and 2009-10 annual reports of the Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime. The reports provide an overview of the key accomplishments from the office's second and third year of operations, in which it saw a continued rise in the demands for its … Read more
To mark Safer Internet Day, the Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime and the Canadian Centre for Child Protection are sending a united message about the critical need for parents to be informed about the risks children face in today's world of technology and to teach them how to stay safe. The … Read more
Sue O'Sullivan, Canada's Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime, congratulated the federal government on its decision to provide more than $5 million in funding for child advocacy centres in Canada. The full release is available online. Call 613-941-3428.
Sue O'Sullivan began her appointed term as Canada's new Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime. The Office, established in 2007, helps victims of crime and their families. The full release is available online. Call 613-941-3428.
