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May 1, 2013
Government of Canada Supports Private Member’s Bill Tackling Gang Recruitment
The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced the Government of Canada’s continued support for Private Member’s Bill C-394 (criminal organization recruitment), sponsored by Parm Gill, M.P. for Brampton-Springdale.
Government of Canada acknowledges the National Day to End Bullying
The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable Rob Nicholson, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women made the following statement on the National Day to End Bullying.
April 30, 2013
Legislation to Double Victim Surcharge Passes Parliament
Today, the Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, welcomed the vote in Parliament to pass the Increasing Offenders’ Accountability for Victims Act.
Backgrounder: Victim Surcharge
April 26, 2013
Government of Canada Stands up for Families of Victims
Today, the Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Industry and Minister of State (Agriculture), spoke about the Government of Canada’s ongoing commitment to addressing the needs of victims of crime at a symposium hosted by the Association of Families of Persons Assassinated or Disappeared.
Backgrounder: Key Accomplishments for Victims of Crime
Quebec Judicial Appointment Announced
The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment:
Ontario Judicial Appointments Announced
The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments:
Federal Court Judicial Appointment Announced
The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment:
April 25, 2013
Government Supports Private Member's Bill to Reduce Parole Eligibility for Violent Murderers
The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced the Government's support for Private Member's Bill C-478, the Respecting Families of Murdered and Brutalized Persons Act. Sponsored by James Bezan, M.P. for Selkirk-Interlake, this legislation would restrict parole eligibility for some of the most violent murderers.
Backgrounder: Government of Canada Supports Private Member's Bill C-478
April 24, 2013
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The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, made the following statement after meeting with his provincial and territorial counterparts today in Ottawa:
Important Measures to Strengthen Counter-Terrorism Legislation Pass Parliament
The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today welcomed the vote in Parliament to pass the Combating Terrorism Act. This legislation ensures that Canada has the tools it needs to anticipate and respond effectively to acts of terrorism.
Backgrounder: Strengthening Counter-Terrorism Legislation
April 23, 2013
Government of Canada Launches Consultations on the Victims Bill of Rights
Today, the Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and the Honourable Vic Toews, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Provencher and Minister of Public Safety, launched consultations with victims of crime, victim advocates and victim-serving organizations to discuss key priorities for the creation of a Canadian Victims Bill of Rights.
Backgrounder: Key Accomplishments for Victims of Crime
April 22, 2013
Government of Canada Launches Eighth National Victims of Crime Awareness Week
Today, the Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, launched the 2013 National Victims of Crime Awareness Week at a Federal Symposium, attended by victims, victim advocates, victim service organizations, and policy-makers.
Backgrounder: Funded Projects for National Victims of Crime Awareness Week 2013
April 11, 2013
Statement by the Minister of Justice Regarding the Parsons Case
NIAGARA FALLS, April 11, 2013 – The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, made the following statement after speaking with the Honourable Ross Landry, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Nova Scotia.
March 27, 2013
Legislation Responding to Supreme Court Decision in R. v. TSE Receives Royal Assent
OTTAWA, March 27, 2013 – The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today welcomed the Royal Assent of Bill C-55, the Response to the Supreme Court of Canada Decision in R. v. Tse Act. This legislation adds new accountability safeguards to the Criminal Code’s existing provision for wiretaps in situations of imminent harm.
March 20, 2013
Legislation Responding to Supreme Court Decision in R. v. Tse Passes the House of Commons
The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today welcomed the passing from the House of Commons to the Senate of Bill C-55, the Response to the Supreme Court of Canada Decision in R. v. Tse Act. This legislation would add new accountability safeguards to the Criminal Code’s existing provision for wiretaps in situations of imminent harm.
Backgrounder: Government response to Supreme Court of Canada decision in R. v. Tse
March 13, 2013
Government Appoints Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions
The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the appointment of Kathleen Roussel for the position of Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions.
March 11, 2013
Government of Canada Announces Coming Into Force of the Citizen’s Arrest and Self-Defence Act
OTTAWA – March 11, 2013 – Today, the Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and the Honourable Jason Kenney, M.P. for Calgary Southeast and Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, announced that Bill C-26, the Citizen’s Arrest and Self-defence Act, has come into force.
Backgrounder: Citizen’s Power of Arrest and Self-Defence and Defence of Property
March 8, 2013
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