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Government of Canada reintroduces proposed changes to medical assistance in dying legislation

| Department of Justice Canada | news releases

Today, the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, and the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, reintroduced proposed changes to Canada’s Criminal Code provisions on MAID. These changes are the same as those proposed by Bill C-7 in the previous parliamentary session.


Minister Lametti, Hajdu and Qualtrough to Hold Media Availability

| Department of Justice Canada | media advisories

The Honourable David Lametti, P.C., Q.C., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable Patty Hajdu P.C., Minister of Health, and the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, P.C., Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, will make an announcement regarding legislative changes on medical assistance in dying.


Government of Canada reintroduces bill on continuing education for judges, enhancing sexual assault survivors’ confidence in the criminal justice system

| Department of Justice Canada | news releases

Today, the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, reintroduced proposed changes to the Judges Act aimed at ensuring that all newly appointed provincial superior court judges participate in continuing education in sexual assault law and social context.


Government of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of British Columbia

| Department of Justice Canada | news releases

The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016. This process emphasizes transparency, merit, and diversity, and will continue to ensure the appointment of jurists who meet the highest standards of excellence and integrity.


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2017-05-26