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Victim Surcharge

| Department of Justice Canada | backgrounders

A victim surcharge is an additional penalty imposed on convicted offenders at the time of sentencing.


Government of Canada Supports Private Member's Bill C-478

| Department of Justice Canada | backgrounders

The Government of Canada announced its support of Private Member's Bill C-478, the Respecting Families of Murdered and Brutalized Persons Act, on April 25, 2013. The Bill, introduced by James Bezan, M.P. for Selkirk-Interlake, on February 27, 2013, proposes to amend the Criminal Code to strengthen the criminal justice system's response to murder where it occurs in the context of a kidnapping-related offence and a sexual offence.


Key Accomplishments for Victims of Crime

| Department of Justice Canada | backgrounders

Canada has made significant accomplishments in giving victims of crime a more effective voice in the justice system.


Government of Canada Supports Private Member's Bill C-478

| Department of Justice Canada | backgrounders

The Government of Canada announced its support of Private Member's Bill C-478, the Respecting Families of Murdered and Brutalized Persons Act, on April 25, 2013. The Bill, introduced by James Bezan, M.P. for Selkirk-Interlake, on February 27, 2013, proposes to amend the Criminal Code to strengthen the criminal justice system's response to murder where it occurs in the context of a kidnapping-related offence and a sexual offence.


Strengthening Counter-Terrorism Legislation

| Department of Justice Canada | backgrounders

Canada's counter-terrorism framework will be strengthened by these Criminal Code amendments that provide needed tools to fight terrorism and safeguard Canada's national security.


Funded Projects for National Victims of Crime Awareness Week 2013

| Department of Justice Canada | backgrounders

Through the Victims Fund, the Department of Justice Canada provided funding of up to $10,000 each for organizations to host events during National Victims of Crime Awareness Week (Victims Week) 2013.


Citizen's Power of Arrest and Self-Defence and Defence of Property

| Department of Justice Canada | backgrounders

The Citizen's Arrest and Self Defence Act came into force on March 11, 2013. The Act made changes to the Criminal Code relating to the power of a private citizen to make an arrest after they find a person committing a criminal offence on or in relation to property.


Crime Prevention

| Department of Justice Canada | backgrounders

Through the National Crime Prevention Strategy (NCPS), the Government of Canada is investing in multi-year, community-based projects that focus on helping those who are most at risk of offending.


Mental Health

| Department of Justice Canada | backgrounders

The Government of Canada continues to place a high priority on mental health initiatives, both in the population as a whole and within the Justice system. Below are some of the key initiatives in this area.


Ending Conditional Sentences and House Arrest

| Department of Justice Canada | backgrounders

A conditional sentence, as originally enacted in 1996, is a term of imprisonment (sometimes called "house arrest") that may be served in the community if the following preconditions were met.


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