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The Department of Justice has the mandate to support the dual roles of the Minister of Justice and the Attorney General of Canada. The Department also works to ensure the federal government is supported by high-quality legal services, and the justice system is fair, relevant, accessible, and reflective of Canadian values.
Information about the Ontario Court of Justice, including history, roles and responsibilities of judicial officers and principles of judicial office. Court data, decisions and rules. Guidance for anyone who has a matter in a criminal, family or provincial offences court.
Judges work in three areas of jurisdiction: the overwhelming majority of criminal and youth criminal justice cases in the province; certain types of family law cases; offences committed under provincial statutes. Office of the Chief Justice:
The Canadian justice system is unique in the world. Two official languages (English and French) and two legal traditions (common law and civil law) co-exist within our system of justice.
Justice centres move justice out of the traditional courtroom into a community setting. They bring together justice, health and social services to address the root causes of crime, break the cycle of offending and improve community safety.
Oct 5, 2020 · The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016.
The Department of Justice Canada considers access to justice to be a fundamental value of the Canadian justice system, flowing from our country’s respect for the rule of law.
4 days ago · Anti-Black racism and systemic discrimination have their origins in Canada’s history of colonialism, slavery, and segregation, and can impact the ability of Black people to fully contribute to Canadian society. Addressing this issue is critical to building a fairer, more equal Canadian criminal justice system. To do so, the Government of Canada has committed to developing Canada’s Black ...
Jun 23, 2024 · The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of the Honourable Kent H. Davidson, a judge of the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta, as the new Chief Justice of the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta. Chief Justice Davidson replaces the Honourable Mary T. Moreau, who was ...
3 days ago · WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court will issue the final opinions of its terms on Monday. Chief Justice John Roberts made the courtroom announcement on Friday. Four cases remain to be decided, including whether former President Trump has immunity from prosecution. Check out Village Report - the ...
