Minister Fraser’s Remarks at the Supreme Court of Canada’s 150th Anniversary Ceremonial Opening
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Minister Fraser’s Remarks at the Supreme Court of Canada’s 150th Anniversary Ceremonial Opening
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Minister Fraser orders Canada’s first post-mortem conviction review in Manitoba case
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For the first time in Canada, the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada has ordered a new appeal following a post-mortem conviction review in the case of Russell Woodhouse. After an in-depth review, the Minister found reasonable grounds to conclude that a miscarriage of justice likely occurred in Mr. Woodhouse’s 1974 conviction. The order returns the case to the courts for the new information to be considered.
Minister Fraser announces new program to help Nova Scotia tenants get free legal support
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A new Tenants’ Rights Program will provide Nova Scotians with free legal advice and education to better navigate housing challenges, supported by nearly $1 million in federal funding.
Canada introduces legislation to combat hate crimes, intimidation, and obstruction
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There is a horrifying rise in hate crimes in our communities, and Canada will not tolerate anyone being made to feel afraid because of who they are, how they worship, or where they gather. Rising antisemitism, Islamophobia, homophobia and transphobia have left too many people feeling unsafe in their own communities.
Minister Sean Fraser to hold a media availability on legislation to protect communities against hate
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The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, will hold a media availability on a new bill entitled An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious or cultural places).
Statement from Minister Fraser on Canada’s Intervention before the Supreme Court of Canada
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Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, issued the following statement regarding Canada’s intervention before the Supreme Court of Canada:
Minister of Justice and Attorney General Fraser, Minister of Public Safety Anandasangaree, and Fentanyl Czar Brosseau meet with U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi in Washington, D.C.
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Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, and Fentanyl Czar, Kevin Brosseau held a productive first meeting with U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi in Washington, DC., United States.
New government investment supports children and youth affected by abuse in Saskatchewan
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The Government of Canada is investing more than $470,000 over two years to support the opening of the Moose Jaw Little Oak Child and Youth Justice Centre and to expand the Victim Services Responder program.
Secretary of State Belanger and Saskatchewan Minister McLeod to announce Government of Canada investments in Child and Youth Advocacy Centres
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The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development), on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, will make an announcement on investments in Child and Youth Advocacy Centres in Saskatchewan.
Fourth annual progress report on the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act
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On August 20, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, tabled the fourth annual progress report on the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (UN Declaration Act).