In the news release, Media Advisory - Minister Fraser to announce new support for victims and survivors, issued 21-Apr-2026 by Department of Justice Canada over CNW, we are advised by the company that changes have been made. The complete, corrected release follows, with additional details at the end:
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 – 2nd floor
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
Correction: The notes for media section has been updated from the original release.
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]
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