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Minister of Justice Refers Murder Case to the Manitoba Court of Appeal

| Department of Justice Canada | news releases

The Honourable Peter MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced that he has referred the matter of Stanley Frank Ostrowski to the Manitoba Court of Appeal under the conviction review provisions of the Criminal Code.


Statement from Minister Paradis: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

| Global Affairs Canada | statements

Not only is violence against women and girls a grave violation of human rights, it is also a significant barrier to achieving equality between women and men, peaceful societies and sustainable development. Sexual and gender-based violence prevents women and girls from reaching their full potential and contributing to their communities and countries. The physical, psychological, economic and social costs of violence against women are devastating: girls drop out school, diseases like HIV/AIDS spread more easily, higher numbers of mothers and children die needlessly, poverty grows. Yet, we live in a world where, according to the World Health Organization, one in three women experiences physical or sexual assault in their lifetime.


State visits to Chile and Colombia

| Service Canada | news releases

At the request of the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston will conduct State visits to the Republic of Chile, from November 29 to December 3; and the Republic of Colombia, from December 3 to 6, 2014.


Canada Strongly Condemns New Anti-Homosexuality Legislation

| Global Affairs Canada | statements

Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement: "Canada is shocked that Gambia has signed a piece of legislation that will make some acts of homosexuality punishable by life imprisonment. We strongly urge President Yahya Jammeh to uphold Gambia's international obligations and protect the fundamental human rights of all Gambians, regardless of their sexual orientation.


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