| Department of Justice Canada | backgrounders
Nine organizations across Canada will receive over $3.35 million in funding over three fiscal years (2026-2029) through the Department of Justice Canada. These investments support projects that help prevent human trafficking, improve services for victims and survivors, and protect people who may be at greater risk of being trafficked or exploited.
| 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 Government of Canada is providing approximately $50 million annually in project based funding to support initiatives that enhance services for victims of crime and their families.
| Department of Justice Canada | backgrounders
The Government of Canada is providing approximately $50 million annually in project based funding to support initiatives that enhance services for victims of crime and their families.
| Department of Justice Canada | backgrounders
As part of the implementation of Canada’s Black Justice Strategy, the Government of Canada is providing over $8.6 million in funding over two years (2025-2027) for community organizations to develop culturally-responsive, supports and services for Black youth, victims and survivors of crime, and individuals navigating the criminal justice system
| 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.
