| Department of Justice Canada | news releases
Today, Minister of Justice Peter MacKay met with victims, justice system advocates and members of the legal community to discuss several recent measures taken by the Federal Government to keep Canada's streets and communities safe. Minister MacKay was joined at the roundtable by Kyle Seeback, M.P. for Brampton West.
| Department of Justice Canada | news releases
Today, Minister of Justice Peter MacKay met with victims, justice system advocates and members of the legal community to discuss several recent measures taken by the Federal Government to keep Canada's streets and communities safe. Minister MacKay was joined at the roundtable by Susan Truppe, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Status of Women.
| Department of Justice Canada | news releases
Today, Minister of Justice Peter MacKay held meetings with Frances Fitzgerald, the Minister of Justice and Equality and Máire Whelan, the Attorney General of the Republic of Ireland to discuss cyberbullying - an issue which has no borders but that has serious repercussions in our communities; tackling child sexual offenses and impaired driving as well as other justice-related topics of mutual interest.
| Department of Justice Canada | news releases
Bill C-14, the Not Criminally Responsible Reform Act, came into force across Canada today. This new legislation strengthens the Criminal Code's decision-making process relating to accused persons found Not Criminally Responsible (NCR) on account of mental disorder to make public safety the primary consideration, enhance victim safety, and provide victims with a stronger voice in the process. Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Peter MacKay highlighted its significance today.
| Department of Justice Canada | news releases
Minister of Justice and Attorney General Peter MacKay today concluded two days of group discussions and bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. This constructive collaboration around issues of common interest constituted the 6th annual meeting of the Quintet of Attorneys General.
| Department of Justice Canada | news releases
Minister of Justice and Attorney General Peter MacKay will take part in the 6th annual meeting of the Quintet of Attorneys General, which will be held in London, England, from July 9 to 11, 2014. Minister MacKay will be joined by his counterparts from Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States ¿ countries with which Canada shares democratic values, legal traditions, and similar justice system challenges.
| Department of Justice Canada | news releases
Today, Minister of Justice Peter MacKay spoke at the Federation of Law Societies of Canada's National Criminal Law Program in Halifax where he highlighted the federal government's actions and priorities on criminal justice issues.
| Department of Justice Canada | news releases
Today, Minister of Justice Peter MacKay held a roundtable in Saint John, New Brunswick, to discuss Bill C-32, the Victims Bill of Rights Act, with justice advocates. Minister MacKay was joined at the roundtable by Rodney Weston, M.P. for Saint John.
| 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 the appointment of Judy C. Mintz as a part-time member of the Canadian Human Rights Commission.
| 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 the appointment of David Thomas, B.A., LL.B., as Chair of the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT).
