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December 14, 2012

• Statement by the Minister of Justice on the Supreme Court of Canada’s Ruling in the Cases of Khawaja, Ssriskandarajah and Nadarajah

  The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada made the following statement in regards to today’s Supreme Court of Canada ruling in the terrorism-related cases of Khawaja, Sriskandarajah and Nadarajah:

December 13, 2012

• Parliament Passes Legislation Protecting Canada's Seniors

  Today, the Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and the Honourable Alice Wong, M.P. for Richmond and Minister of State (Seniors) welcomed the passing by Parliament of Bill C-36 the Protecting Canada’s Seniors Act.

• Backgrounder: Elder Abuse Legislation

• Legislation to Double Victim Surcharge Passes in the House of Commons

  Today, the Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, welcomed the passing in the House of Commons of Bill C-37, the Increasing Offenders' Accountability for Victims Act. The legislation would make offenders more accountable by doubling the victim surcharge that offenders must pay, and ensuring that the surcharge is applied to all offenders.

• Backgrounder: Victim Surcharge

November 22, 2012

• Government of Canada to Address High-Risk Accused Persons Found Not Criminally Responsible

  The Honourable James Moore, P.C., M.P. for Port Moody–Westwood–Port Coquitlam , Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the Government’s intention to introduce legislation to address concerns about high-risk accused persons found Not Criminally Responsible on account of mental disorder who may pose a threat to the safety of the public if released into communities, and victims’ requests for greater involvement in this area of the justice system.

• Government of Canada to Address High-Risk Accused Persons Found Not Criminally Responsible

  The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, accompanied by Senator Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu, today announced the Government’s intention to introduce legislation to address concerns about high-risk accused persons found Not Criminally Responsible on account of mental disorder who may pose a threat to the safety of the public if released into communities, and victims’ requests for greater involvement in this area of the justice system.

November 20, 2012

• New Law Eliminating House Arrest For Serious And Violent Crimes Comes Into Force

  The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announced today amendments that eliminate conditional sentences for serious and violent crimes – the final component of the Safe Streets and Communities Act – have come into force.

• Backgrounder: Safe Streets & Communities Act: Ending House Arrest for Property and Other Serious Crimes

November 6, 2012

• Legislation to Better Protect Canada's Seniors Passes in the House of Commons

  Today, the Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and the Honourable Alice Wong, M.P. for Richmond and Minister of State (Seniors) welcomed the passing in the House of Commons of Bill C-36, the Protecting Canada's Seniors Act. The legislation aims to better protect seniors by helping ensure tough sentences for those who take advantage of elderly Canadians. Bill C-36 will now move to the Senate.

• Legislation Targeting Serious Drug Crime Comes Into Force

  The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the coming into force of the Targeting Serious Drug Crime - component of the Safe Streets and Communities (Bill C-10).

• Backgrounder: Safe Streets & Communities Act: Targeting Serious Drug Crime

November 2, 2012

• Statement By The Minister Of Justice On The Supreme Court Of Canada’s Ruling In the Case of R. v. St-Onge Lamoureux and R. v. Dineley

  The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada made the following statement today in regards to today’s Supreme Court of Canada’s ruling in the case of R. v. St-Onge Lamoureux and R. v. Dineley:

October 23, 2012

• Government of Canada Announces Coming Into Force of the Violent and Repeat Young Offenders Segment of the Safe Streets and Communities Act

  The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the coming into force of new accountability measures for violent and repeat young offenders.

• Backgrounder: Safe Streets & Communities Act: Protecting Canadians From Violent and Repeat Young Offenders

October 12, 2012

• Minister of Justice Responds to the Report of the Fourth Quadrennial Commission on Judicial Compensation

  OTTAWA, October 12, 2012 – The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today released the Government’s Response to the Report of the fourth Judicial Compensation and Benefits Commission.

September 10, 2012

• Federal Justice Minister Discusses Citizen's Arrest Legislation With The Canadian Convenience Stores Association

  Toronto, September 10, 2012 – The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today addressed the Canadian Convenience Stores Association third annual State of the Industry event. Minister Nicholson discussed the details of the Citizen’s Arrest and Self-Defence Act which received Royal Assent on June 28th, 2012.

August 19, 2012

• Minister of Justice Announces Winner of the 2012 National Youth Justice Policing Award

  The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today presented this year's Minister of Justice National Youth Justice Policing Award to members of the Prince Albert Police Service.

• Backgrounder: Minister of Justice National Youth Justice Policing Award 2012

August 17, 2012

• The Attorney General of Canada to Appeal the Refusal by a Judge of the British Columbia Court of Appeal to Stay the Constitutional Exemption Granted in the Carter Case

  The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, confirmed that the Government of Canada will seek to vary the refusal by a judge of the British Columbia Court of Appeal to stay the decision granting a constitutional exemption to one of the applicants in Lee Carter and Hollis Johnson et al. v. Attorney General of Canada pending a hearing on all of the issues raised before the court. This appeal would be heard by a full panel of the British Columbia Court of Appeal.

August 14, 2012

• Victims of Crime in Alberta Receive Further Federal Support

  Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Q.C., M.P. for Delta-Richmond East and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice on behalf of the Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced that the Government of Canada will provide program funding to support victims of crime in Alberta. Ms. Findlay was accompanied by the Honourable Jonathan Denis, Q.C., Minister of Justice and Solicitor General of Alberta.

• Backgrounder: Federal Victims Strategy and Victims Fund

• Victims of Crime in Newfoundland and Labrador Benefit From Government of Canada Funding

  The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and the Honourable Felix Collins, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced that victims of crime in Newfoundland and Labrador will benefit from a number of projects designed to help them as they work through the healing process. The Government of Canada will provide more than $2.4 million in funding to the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador for these projects.

• Backgrounder: Federal Victims Strategy and Victims Fund

August 9, 2012

• Government Announces Coming Into Force of the Protecting Children from Sexual Predators Component of the Safe Streets and Communities Act

  The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, accompanied by the Honourable Senator Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu, today announced the coming into force of the protecting children from sexual predators component of the Safe Streets and Communities Act (Bill C-10).

• Backgrounder: Backgrounder - Safe Streets and Communities Act: Better Protection for Children and Youth from Sexual Predators

August 8, 2012

• Minister of Justice Announces Members of the Supreme Court of Canada Selection Panel

  The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the members of the Selection Panel to advise on filling the vacancy at the Supreme Court of Canada for the Quebec region arising as a result of the retirement of the Honourable Madam Justice Marie Deschamps.

August 1, 2012

• Government of Canada Announces Funding Toward a Child and Youth Advocacy Centre for the Cornwall Area

  The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, joined by Guy Lauzon, Member of Parliament for Stormont–Dundas–South Glengarry, today announced funding to help establish a Child and Youth Advocacy Centre for young victims of abuse in the Cornwall, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, and Akwesasne area.  “Our Government is committed to protecting victims of crime and giving them a greater voice in the criminal justice system,” said Minister Nicholson. “Today, along with my colleague Guy, we are taking action to support children and youth who are victims of abuse.”

• Backgrounder: Federal Victims Strategy and Victims Fund

• Backgrounder: Child Advocacy Centres

July 23, 2012

• Government of Canada Announces Funding Toward a Child Advocacy Centre Serving Remote Communities in Northwestern Ontario

  The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Mr. Greg Rickford, M.P. for Kenora and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs, today announced that funding up to $115,484 is available to the Sioux Lookout First Nation Health Authority to assess the feasibility of establishing a Child Advocacy Centre for remote communities in northwestern Ontario.

• Backgrounder: Child Advocacy Centres

• Backgrounder: Federal Victims Strategy and Victims Fund

July 13, 2012

• Response of the Attorney General of Canada to the British Columbia Supreme Court Decision on Assisted Suicide

  OTTAWA, July 13, 2012 – The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, made the following statement today concerning the British Columbia Supreme Court decision in Lee Carter and Hollis Johnson et al. v. Attorney General of Canada.

June 29, 2012

• Government of Canada Takes Action for Victims of Crime

  The Government of Canada today announced funding of $75,896 to the Mary Manning Centre to develop culturally sensitive victim services for children and youth of the Tsawout First Nation. The announcement was made by Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Q.C., M.P. for Delta-Richmond East and Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada.

• Backgrounder: Federal Victims Strategy and Victims Fund

June 28, 2012

• Government of Canada Announces Funding for Development of a Substance Abuse Program for Young Offenders in British Columbia

  Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Member of Parliament for Delta-Richmond East and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice on behalf of the Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M. P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced funding to the McCreary Centre Society for the development of effective substance abuse treatment program for young offenders with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and associated cognitive impairments in British Columbia.

• Backgrounder: Youth Justice Fund

June 27, 2012

• Government of Canada Takes Action for Victims of Crime

  The Government of Canada today announced funding of $50,000 to the BC Bereavement Helpline for a support group for survivors of homicide victims. The announcement was made by Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Q.C., M.P. for Delta-Richmond East and Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada.

• Backgrounder: Federal Victims Strategy and Victims Fund

• Government of Canada Announces Continued Support to Youth Justice Services

  The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced that the Government of Canada will continue to provide funding to support youth justice services in the provinces and territories. Effective April 1, 2013, the Youth Justice Services Funding Program will be funded at a level of $141.7M annually.

• Self-Defence and Defence of Property Legislation Receives Royal Assent

  The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Mr. Chungsen Leung, M.P., Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, today announced that Bill C-26, the Citizen’s Arrest and Self-defence Act, is expected to receive Royal Assent on June 28, 2012.

• Backgrounder: Reforming Citizen’s Power of Arrest and Self-Defence and Defence Of Property Provisions

June 25, 2012

• Government of Canada Announces Dates for the Coming Into Force of Key Components of the Safe Streets and Communities Act

  The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced that four components of the Safe Streets and Communities Act will come into force over the next five months.

• Backgrounder: The Safe Streets and Communities Act Four Components Coming into Force

June 18, 2012

• Statement by the Minister of Justice and Minister of Public Safety on the Extradition of Luka Magnotta

  The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and the Honourable Vic Toews, M.P. for Provencher, Minister of Public Safety, made the following statement today:

June 15, 2012

• Attorney General Rob Nicholson Hosts International Quintet Meeting

  The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, met in Ottawa today with Attorneys General from New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States, as well as the Minister for Home Affairs and Justice of Australia, who is representing the Attorney General of Australia.

June 1, 2012

• Minister of Justice Refers Murder Convictions to the Quebec Court of Appeal for its Opinion

  The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced he has referred the case of Yves Plamondon to the Quebec Court of Appeal, under the conviction review provisions of the Criminal Code, for its opinion on several evidentiary issues.

May 24, 2012

• Government of Canada Welcomes a New Search Tool for Missing Children

  The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and Lianna McDonald, Executive Director of the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, today announced the launch of a new search tool for missing children, the MissingKidsAlert.

May 15, 2012

• Statement by the Minister of Justice on the "Not Criminally Responsible on Account of Mental Disorder" Defence

  The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada today made the following statement regarding the law that applies to persons found Not Criminally Responsible.

May 7, 2012

• Government Appoints Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions

  The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the Government’s appointment of George G. Dolhai for the position of Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions.

May 6, 2012

• Government Supports Private Member’s Bill, the Concealment of Identity Act

  OTTAWA, May 6, 2012 – The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced the Government’s support for Private Member’s Bill C-309, the Concealment of Identity Act. Sponsored by Blake Richards, Alberta M.P. for Wild Rose, this Act targets those who conceal their identity with a mask while rioting.

May 1, 2012

• Statement by the Government of Canada on the Passage of the Citizen's Arrest and Self-Defence Act at Third Reading

  The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, made the following statement today.

• Government Supports Private Member's Bill – The Criminal Organization Recruitment Act

  The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announced the Government’s support for a Private Member’s Bill, the Criminal Organization Recruitment Act, sponsored by Parm Gill, M.P. for Brampton-Springdale.

April 30, 2012

• Government of Canada Announces Renewal of Legal Aid Program and Aboriginal Justice Strategy

  The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced that federal funding for the Legal Aid Program and the Aboriginal Justice Strategy will continue at current levels.

April 27, 2012

• Government of Canada Takes Action to Protect Child Victims

  The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today joined Rick Dykstra, M.P. for St. Catharines, to announce Government of Canada funding for Child Advocacy Centre Niagara.

• Backgrounder: Child Advocacy Centres

April 26, 2012

• Government of Canada Takes Action to Protect Child Victims

  The Government of Canada today announced that it will provide $350,000 to establish a Child Advocacy Centre in Halifax. In addition, the Government will contribute more than $2 million in funding to the provincial government for programs to support victims of crime across Nova Scotia. The announcement was made by the Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, at the IWK Health Centre.

• Backgrounder: Child Advocacy Centres

• Backgrounder: Victims Funding for the Nova Scotia Department of Justice

April 25, 2012

• Response of the Attorney General of Canada to the Ontario Court of Appeal Decision on the Bedford Prostitution Challenge

  The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, made the following statement today concerning the Ontario Court of Appeal decision in Canada (Attorney General) v. Bedford.

April 24, 2012

• Government of Canada Commits to Doubling Victim Surcharge

  The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, joined by the Honourable Senator Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu, today announced the introduction of an act to amend the Criminal Code (victim surcharge). The amendment will make convicted offenders more accountable to victims of crime by doubling the victim surcharge that offenders must pay, and ensuring that the surcharge is automatically applied in all cases.

• Backgrounder: Victim Surcharge

April 23, 2012

• Government of Canada Launches National Victims of Crime Awareness Week

  Today, the Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, was joined by the Honourable Vic Toews, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Provencher, and Minister of Public Safety, and Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu Senator, to launch National Victims of Crime Awareness Week (NVCAW).

• Backgrounder: Federal Victims Strategy/Victims Fund

• Backgrounder: Funded Projects for National Victims of Crime Awareness Week 2012

April 22, 2012

• Government of Canada Launches National Victims of Crime Awareness Week 2012

  VANCOUVER, April 22, 2012 – Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, Q.C., M.P. for Delta South and Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today represented Minister Nicholson at an event to kick off National Victims of Crime Awareness Week (NVCAW). Findlay joined the Canadian Crime Victim Foundation (CCVF) and "Five with D.R.I.V.E." walkers as they begin their cross-Canada journey.

• Backgrounder: Funded Projects for National Victims of Crime Awareness Week 2012

April 17, 2012

• Statement by the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, and the Honourable Rob Nicholson, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, on the 30th Anniversary of the Proclamation of the Constitution Act of 1982

  OTTAWA, April 17, 2012 - Today marks the 30th Anniversary of the Proclamation of the Constitution Act of 1982, which was formally signed by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on April 17, 1982, in the presence of tens of thousands of Canadians on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.

March 27, 2012

• Government Introduces Legislation to Combat Nuclear Terrorism

  OTTAWA, March 27, 2012 – Today in the Senate, Senator Raynell Andreychuk, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, introduced amendments to the Criminal Code directed at combating nuclear terrorism.

• Backgrounder: Nuclear Terrorism Legislation

March 15, 2012

• Government Introduces Legislation to Better Protect Canada's Seniors

  The Government of Canada announced today the introduction of legislation which will help ensure that sentencing for crimes against elderly Canadians reflects the significant impact that crime has on their lives. The announcement was made by the Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada; along with the Honourable Alice Wong, M.P. for Richmond and Minister of State (Seniors); and Robert Goguen, M.P. for Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice.

• Backgrounder: Elder Abuse Legislation

March 13, 2012

• Statement by the Government of Canada on the Royal Assent of Bill C-10

  OTTAWA, March 13, 2012 – The Honourable Rob Nicholson, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, accompanied by the Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, and Senator Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu made the following statement today:

March 7, 2012

• House of Commons to Take Final Vote on the Safe Streets and Communities Act (Bill C-10)

  The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, accompanied by the Honourable Julian Fantino, Associate Minister of National Defence, and Senator Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu, today welcomed the final vote in the House of Commons on the Safe Streets and Communities Act (Bill C-10).

• Backgrounder: Safe Streets & Communities Act

March 2, 2012

• Canada and the United States discuss border and law enforcement-related issues at the 12th Cross-Border Crime Forum in Ottawa

  The Honourable Rob Nicholson, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada; the Honourable Vic Toews, Canada's Minister of Public Safety; the Honourable United States Attorney General, Eric Holder; and the Honourable United States Secretary of Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano met at the 12th Canada–United States Cross-Border Crime Forum today to advance discussions on border and law enforcement-related issues.

February 22, 2012

• Government of Canada Provides $1.8 Million for Victims of Crime in Saskatchewan

  REGINA, February 22, 2012 – The Government of Canada announced today $1.8 million in funding to support victims of crime in Saskatchewan. The announcement was made by the Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and the Honourable Don Morgan, Minister of Justice and Attorney General for Saskatchewan.

• Backgrounder: Victims Funding for the Saskatchewan Ministry of Justice

February 17, 2012

• Government Introduces Amendments to the Civil Marriage Act

  OTTAWA, February 17, 2012 – The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the introduction of amendments to the Civil Marriage Act, which will provide an avenue for dissolution of marriages between non-residents performed in Canada.

February 15, 2012

• Government of Canada Strengthens Counter-Terrorism Legislation

  OTTAWA, February 15, 2012 – The Government of Canada today introduced amendments to the Criminal Code that would ensure that Canada has the tools it needs to combat crime and terrorism and protect its citizens.

• Backgrounder: Strengthening Counter-Terrorism Legislation

February 3, 2012

• Government Provides Funding for Victims in Newfoundland and Labrador

  The Government of Canada announced today funding towards enhancing services to victims of crime in Newfoundland and Labrador.

• Backgrounder: Funding for the Public Legal Information Association of Newfoundland and Labrador

January 27, 2012

• Government of Canada Provides More Than $1.6 Million For Victims of Crime in New Brunswick

  The Government of Canada announced today more than $1.6 million in funding to support victims of crime in New Brunswick.

• Backgrounder: Victims Funding for the New Brunswick Department of Public Safety

January 26, 2012

• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Ministers responsible for Justice and Public Safety

  January 25 - 26, 2012, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Justice, Federal-Provincial-Territorial, Ministers

January 20, 2012

• Government Announces Support For New Child and Youth Advocacy Centre

  Today, the Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced federal government funding for Toronto’s first Child and Youth Advocacy Centre (CYAC).

• Backgrounder: Child Advocacy Centres

January 18, 2012

• Government Announces Support for Children's Protection Programs

  The Honourable Rob Nicholson P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced federal government funding for the Canadian Centre for Child Protection that will help locate missing children, work with First Nations and expand online resources that will protect children from abuse.

January 12, 2012

• Statement by Justice Minister Rob Nicholson

  The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, made the following statement today: