July 8, 2005

• Canada Signs Key International Agreement to Combat Racist Crimes on the Internet

July 20, 2005

• Bill C-38 – The Civil Marriage Act – Receives Royal Assent

July 12, 2005

• Minister of Justice Finds Miscarriage of Justice: Refers Murder Case to Quebec Court of Appeal

July 21, 2005

• Child Protection Bill Receives Royal Assent
• Backgrounder: Highlights of Bill C-2 Amendments to Protect Children and Other Vulnerable Persons

August 8, 2005

• New Supreme Court of Canada Appointments Process Launched
• Backgrounder: Reform of the Supreme Court Appointments Process

August 12, 2005

• Justice Minister to Release Investigative Report in Truscott Case
• Sixth Annual Justicia Awards Presented for Legal Reporting

August 16, 2005

• Speaking Notes for the Honourable Irwin Cotler, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada - The Constitutional Revolution, the Courts, and the Pursuit of Justice - Vancouver , British Columbia

August 19, 2005

• Speech of The Hon. Irwin Cotler, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada to the Canadian Association of Police Boards

August 25, 2005

• Police Officers Honoured for Dealing with Youth Crime

August 30, 2005

• Justice Minister Invites Public Input Concerning Supreme Court of Canada Vacancy
• Notice (Supreme Court of Canada)
• Quebec Judicial Appointment Announced
• Saskatchewan Judicial Appointment Announced
• New Brunswick Judicial Appointment Announced

September 14, 2005

• Canada Ratifies UN Optional Protocol against the Sale of Children, Child Prostitution and Child Pornography
• Ratification of the United Nations Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography

September 21, 2005

• Federal Laws Addressing Gun Crimes
• Government of Canada's Role in Community Safety
• Department of Justice Initiatives to Strengthen Community Safety

September 28, 2005

• Minister of Justice Introduces New Offence to Target Organized Motor Vehicle Theft
• Backgrounder: Key Highlights of the Vehicle Identification Number Tampering Offence
• Minister of Justice Introduces Tougher Sentences for Street Racing