January 15, 2014 – Ottawa, ON – Department of Justice Canada
Today, Justice Minister Peter MacKay announced $143,500 in funding for Victims of Violence Canadian Centre for Missing Children.
The funding will be used by the organization to continue publishing Victim Matters, a bi-monthly publication that serves to increase knowledge and awareness of victimization, the needs of victims of crime, available services, assistance and programs, and relevant legislation. The funding will also be used to undertake a comprehensive exploration of the history of the victims movement in Canada since the early 1980s.
This funding announcement is in keeping with the Government's Plan for Safe Streets and Communities, one of four priorities identified by Prime Minister Stephen Harper in January 2013. It is also in line with the Speech from the Throne 2013 commitment to introduce measures that will increase support for victims of crime.
- Paloma Aguilar
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Justice
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- Media Relations
Department of Justice
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