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Right to Information
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Building on existing federal and provincial laws and policies, the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights enshrines a victim's right to receive, on request, general information about:
Government of Canada to make announcement on mental health supports for Veterans
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The Honourable Erin O'Toole, Minister of Veterans Affairs, will make an announcement regarding mental health supports for Veterans
Overview of Canadian Victims Bill of Rights
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On July 23, 2015, most of Bill C-32, the Victims Bill of Rights Act, which gives victims of crime a more effective voice in the criminal justice system, came into force. This legislation creates the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights to provide clear statutory rights at the federal level for victims of crime for the first time in Canada's history.
Right to Participation
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The Canadian Victims Bill of Rights gives victims the right to convey their views about decisions to be made by criminal justice professionals which affect their rights at various stages of the criminal justice system and have their views considered, and to present a victim impact statement for consideration.
Right to Protection
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The Canadian Victims Bill of Rights builds on the numerous provisions in federal law to prevent or respond to harm done to victims. It includes rights for victims to:
Funding Announcement for the Boys & Girls Club of Fredericton
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Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Keith Ashfield, Member of Parliament for Fredericton, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Regional Minister for New Brunswick and Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), for an announcement for the Boys and Girls Club of Fredericton on Monday, July 27, 2015.
Right to Seek Restitution
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The Canadian Victims Bill of Rights creates a right for a victim to have the Court consider making a restitution order against the offender and, where that order is not paid, to have it entered as an enforceable civil judgment. Legislative amendments to the Criminal Code:
Media Advisory - Fort Nelson, British Columbia
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Fort Nelson, British Columbia, July 23, 2015 – Members of the media are invited to attend an important infrastructure announcement with Bob Zimmer, Member of Parliament for Prince George-Peace River, and Pat Pimm, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Peace River North.
Rock the Boat Returns to the Tyne Valley Oyster Festival
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Get ready to stomp your feet! The Rock the Boat Music Festival is coming back to the Tyne Valley Oyster Festival. The 2014 Oyster Festival attracted over 15,000 visitors to its longstanding and successful tourism event in western PEI, with Rock the Boat proving to be a major additional draw in its inaugural year.