| Department of Justice Canada | statements
The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, today issued the following statement:
| Department of Justice Canada | backgrounders
In support of the Government’s commitment to reintroduce former Bill C-22 within the first 100 days of its mandate, on December 7, 2021, the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, introduced Bill C-XX, which would amend the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
| Department of Justice Canada | backgrounders
Social, economic, cultural, institutional and historical inequities contribute to the overrepresentation of Indigenous peoples, Black Canadians and members of marginalized populations, including those living with substance use and mental health challenges in the criminal justice system.
| Department of Justice Canada | news releases
Canada’s justice system must keep all Canadians, their families, and communities safe while promoting fairness.
| Department of Justice Canada | backgrounders
The Government recognizes that there is systemic racism in Canada’s criminal justice system. We have heard Canadians, the courts and criminal justice experts, and seen the evidence of the disproportionate representation of Indigenous peoples, as well as Black Canadians and members of marginalized communities, both as offenders and as victims.
| Department of Justice Canada | backgrounders
Budget 2021 proposed to provide $74.8 million over three years, starting in 2021-22, to improve access to justice for Indigenous peoples and support the development of an Indigenous Justice Strategy to address systemic discrimination and the overrepresentation of Indigenous peoples in the justice system.
| Department of Justice Canada | media advisories
The Honourable David Lametti, P.C., Q.C., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada accompanied by Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General Gary Anandasangaree, make an announcement
| Department of Justice Canada | news releases
All people living in Canada should be safe and free from physical, emotional and sexual violence, discrimination, and harassment, regardless of where they live.
| Department of Justice Canada | news releases
Canadians should have full confidence in their judicial system.
| Department of Justice Canada | news releases
Diversity and inclusion are among Canada’s greatest strengths. Everyone should be able to live a true and authentic life, free from violence and discrimination, no matter who they are or who they love.
