| Department of Justice Canada | news releases
Canada's criminal laws in the area of computer crime have not been updated since the 1990s, before the prevalence of social media and the abundance of technology available today.
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Protecting Canadians from Online Crime Act
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The Honourable Peter MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, together with the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Industry, and accompanied by Senator Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu, today announced the reinstatement of the Not Criminally Responsible Reform legislation, consistent with the commitment made in the recent Speech from the Throne. The Act would ensure that public safety comes first in the decision-making process with respect to accused persons found Not Criminally Responsible on Account of Mental Disorder (NCR). The proposed legislation would also enhance the safety of victims and promote greater victim involvement when they choose to be involved.
| Department of Justice Canada | news releases
OTTAWA, November 25, 2013 – The Honourable Peter MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, together with the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Industry, and accompanied by Senator Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu, today announced the reinstatement of the Not Criminally Responsible Reform legislation, consistent with the commitment made in the recent Speech from the Throne. The Act would ensure that public safety comes first in the decision-making process with respect to accused persons found Not Criminally Responsible on Account of Mental Disorder (NCR). The proposed legislation would also enhance the safety of victims and promote greater victim involvement when they choose to be involved.
| Department of Justice Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State (Foreign Affairs and Consular), on behalf of the Honourable Peter MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Central Nova, announced funding of $330,637 for enhancements to mental health services provided through the Saskatoon Centre for Children's Justice, a Child Advocacy Centre (CAC). The enhanced services will be delivered by a partner of the CAC, the Saskatoon Health Region's Mental Health and Addiction Services.
| Department of Justice Canada | news releases
OTTAWA, November 20, 2013 ¿ The Honourable Peter MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today introduced legislation to address criminal behaviour associated with cyberbullying. This legislation demonstrates the Government's firm commitment to ensuring that Canadians are better protected against online exploitation. Minister MacKay was joined by the Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness.
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The Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Ministers responsible for Justice and Public Safety will be held in Whitehorse, Yukon, on November 13 and 14, 2013.
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The Honourable Peter MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and the Honourable Steven Blaney, P.C., M.P. for Lévis-Bellechasse, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, will hold a teleconference to discuss mandatory minimum prison sentences.
| 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, together with the Honourable Rona Ambrose, P.C., M.P. for Edmonton¿Spruce Grove, Minister of Health, today announced increased efforts to keep our streets and communities safe by keeping contraband tobacco off Canadian markets and out of the hands of children.
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The Honourable Peter MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced that the Nuclear Terrorism Act has come into force.
