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May 19, 2022, 14:06 ET Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Ontario

OTTAWA, ON, May 19, 2022 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process...

May 09, 2022, 11:27 ET Victims of crime in Nova Scotia, including Indigenous victims and sexual assault survivors, gaining a stronger voice in the criminal justice system: Government of Canada providing $6.21M in funding

OTTAWA, ON, May 9, 2022 /CNW/ - Everyone expects to live in a society where the criminal justice system is fair, accessible, and supports the needs of victims. The Government of Canada is committed...

May 09, 2022, 07:00 ET /R E P E A T -- MEDIA ADVISORY - MINISTER LAMETTI TO MAKE A FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT/

OTTAWA, ON, May 6, 2022 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, P.C., Q.C., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and...

May 06, 2022, 16:40 ET Proclamation of a constitutional amendment issued to repeal outdated tax exemption

OTTAWA, ON, May 6, 2022 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada recognizes the importance of working closely with our provincial and territorial partners to achieve mutual goals to improve the lives of all...

May 06, 2022, 15:00 ET MEDIA ADVISORY - MINISTER LAMETTI TO MAKE A FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT

OTTAWA, ON, May 6, 2022 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, P.C., Q.C., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and...

Apr 28, 2022, 15:59 ET Strengthening judicial independence and increasing public confidence in the justice system: Chief Justice of Canada and Minister of Justice sign two key Memoranda of Understanding

OTTAWA, ON, April 28, 2022 /CNW/ - Judicial independence is a core principle of Canadian democracy and is critical to a well-functioning justice system. This principle is reinforced by a...

Apr 27, 2022, 12:10 ET Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Québec

OTTAWA, ON, April 27, 2022 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process...

Apr 25, 2022, 11:58 ET Support for access to family legal resources in both official languages a priority for the Government of Canada and the Province of Manitoba

OTTAWA, ON, April 25, 2022 /CNW/ - Divorce is a reality for many Canadians, and ensuring that Canada's family justice system can effectively respond to the needs of families in these situations is...

Apr 22, 2022, 15:00 ET MEDIA ADVISORY - MINISTER LAMETTI TO MAKE AN ANNOUNCEMENT

OTTAWA, ON , April 22, 2022 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, P.C., Q.C., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable Rochelle Squires, Minister of Families, Accessibility...

Apr 20, 2022, 20:13 ET Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of British Columbia

OTTAWA, ON, April 20, 2022 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process...

Apr 20, 2022, 19:52 ET Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment to the Federal Court of Appeal

OTTAWA, ON, April 20, 2022 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process...

Apr 20, 2022, 19:44 ET Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Québec

OTTAWA, ON, April 20, 2022 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process...

Apr 20, 2022, 16:43 ET Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Ontario

OTTAWA, ON, April 20, 2022 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process...

Apr 20, 2022, 16:12 ET Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Alberta

OTTAWA, ON, April 20, 2022 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process...

Mar 30, 2022, 10:35 ET Providing support to survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence in Ontario is a priority for the Government of Canada

OTTAWA, ON, March 30, 2022 /CNW/ - All people living in Canada should be safe and free from physical, emotional and sexual violence, discrimination, and harassment, regardless of where they live. As...

Mar 30, 2022, 07:00 ET /R E P E A T -- MEDIA ADVISORY - FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT ON BEHALF OF MINISTER LAMETTI/

OTTAWA, ON, March 29, 2022 /CNW/ - On behalf of the Honourable David Lametti, P.C., Q.C., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury...

Mar 29, 2022, 17:57 ET MEDIA ADVISORY - FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT ON BEHALF OF MINISTER LAMETTI

OTTAWA, ON, March 29, 2022 /CNW/ - On behalf of the Honourable David Lametti, P.C., Q.C., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury...

Mar 29, 2022, 15:00 ET Minister of Justice orders new trial in British Columbia case following conviction review

OTTAWA, ON, March 29, 2022 /CNW/ - The Government is committed to a fair and impartial criminal justice system that protects communities and respects the needs of victims while guarding against...

Mar 28, 2022, 11:30 ET Federal funding provided to expand support for victims in Manitoba and to address vicarious trauma in the justice system

OTTAWA, ON, March 28, 2022 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is committed to supporting projects and activities that promote access to justice and increase awareness of services available to victims...

Mar 28, 2022, 06:00 ET /R E P E A T -- MEDIA ADVISORY - MINISTER LAMETTI TO MAKE A FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT/

OTTAWA, ON, March 25, 2022 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, P.C., Q.C., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and the Honourable Jim Carr, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South...

Mar 25, 2022, 16:44 ET MEDIA ADVISORY - MINISTER LAMETTI TO MAKE A FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT

OTTAWA, ON, March 25, 2022 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, P.C., Q.C., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and the Honourable Jim Carr, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South...

Mar 18, 2022, 11:58 ET Measures to support vulnerable youth in Montréal a priority for the Government of Canada

MONTRÉAL, March 18, 2022 /CNW/ - Department of Justice Canada Across the country, governments, police, lawyers, judges and community groups are working in close partnership with communities and...

Mar 18, 2022, 07:00 ET /R E P E A T -- MEDIA ADVISORY - MINISTER LAMETTI TO MAKE A FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT/

OTTAWA, ON, March 17, 2022 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, P.C., Q.C., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, will make a funding announcement regarding support for vulnerable...

Mar 17, 2022, 18:11 ET MEDIA ADVISORY - MINISTER LAMETTI TO MAKE A FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT

OTTAWA, ON, March 17, 2022 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, P.C., Q.C., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, will make a funding announcement regarding support for vulnerable...

Mar 17, 2022, 10:20 ET Revitalization of Indigenous laws in Québec a priority for the Government of Canada

MISTISSINI, QC, March 17, 2022 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is committed to walking the shared path of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, and remains focused on renewing this relationship....