| Department of Justice Canada | backgrounders
Under the new judicial application process introduced by the Minister of Justice on October 20, 2016, any interested and qualified Canadian lawyer or judge may apply for federal judicial appointment by completing a questionnaire.
| Department of Justice Canada | backgrounders
The Indigenous-led, independent Action Plan Advisory Committee (APAC) will provide advice on the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (UN Declaration Act) Action Plan.
| Department of Justice Canada | backgrounders
On November 27, 2024, Bill S-13, An Act to amend the Interpretation Act and to make related amendments to other Acts, received Royal Assent and immediately came into force. This legislation adds a standardized non-derogation clause (NDC) to the federal Interpretation Act.
| Department of Justice Canada | backgrounders
Under the new judicial application process introduced by the Minister of Justice on October 20, 2016, any interested and qualified Canadian lawyer or judge may apply for federal judicial appointment by completing a questionnaire.
| Department of Justice Canada | backgrounders
Under the new judicial application process introduced by the Minister of Justice on October 20, 2016, any interested and qualified Canadian lawyer or judge may apply for federal judicial appointment by completing a questionnaire.
| Department of Justice Canada | backgrounders
New funding to support families of missing and murdered Indigenous people and Indigenous victims and survivors of crime
| Department of Justice Canada | backgrounders
Proposed changes to the Criminal Code and the Sex Offender Information Registration Act
| Department of Justice Canada | backgrounders
On January 19, 2023, the Government of Canada announced over $1.16 million in federal funding through Justice Canada’s Indigenous Justice Program to the Nunatsiavut Government. These investments will help address the overrepresentation of Inuit in the justice system within the Labrador Inuit Settlement Area.
| Department of Justice Canada | backgrounders
On January 12, 2023, the Government of Canada announced $1.5 million over three years in total funding to support Métis-led engagement to inform the development of an Indigenous Justice Strategy to address systemic discrimination and the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the justice system.
| Department of Justice Canada | backgrounders
In consultation and cooperation with Indigenous and provincial and territorial partners, Justice Canada is developing an Indigenous Justice Strategy to address systemic discrimination and the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the justice system.
