/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Minister Fraser to announce new support for victims and survivors/

OTTAWA, ON, April 21, 2026 /CNW/ - The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, alongside the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will make an announcement regarding stronger actions and new federal supports for victims and survivors of crime.

The announcement comes as committee study of the Protecting Victims Act (Bill C-16) wraps up. Bill C-16 proposes one of the most consequential reforms to the Criminal Code in a generation to better protect victims and survivors and keep kids safe from predators.

Notes for media:

• Participation in this press conference is for accredited members of the Press Gallery only. Media who are not members of the Press Gallery may contact [email protected] for temporary access.

Press conference
Event: In-person
Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Time: 12:30 p.m. ET

Location:
Foyer, West Block – 2^nd floor
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario

SOURCE Department of Justice Canada

Contacts: Jeremy Bellefeuille, Director of Communications, Office of the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, 613-957-4207, [email protected]; Media Relations, Department of Justice Canada, 613-957-4207, [email protected]