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The people of the Department of Justice work to ensure that Canadians enjoy a justice system that is fair, accessible, and efficient. The department helps the federal government to develop policy and to make and reform laws as needed.
More informationDecember 7: Invitation to Webinar: Identifying Barriers in Access to Justice for Victims with Disabilities
When: Thursday, December 7, 2017, 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. ET
Where: Online
This is a panel discussion via webinar. It will be broadcast live and will not be accessible afterward.
CORRECTION: New Victims Fund Initiative
This is an update from the Department of Justice about the Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act, which went into force last week.
Federal Government Provides Funding for Online Network for Victims of Crime
Justice Minister Peter MacKay announced funding of $200,000 for the Victims Justice Network to establish an online network for victims of crime, criminal justice professionals, and others who directly serve victims.
Short Survey / Sondage court on Department of Justice PLEI documents
Department of Justice Canada is requesting that you fill out a survey about their family law public legal education and information documents for parents, Making Plans, and Parenting Plan Tool.
The 2013 Victims of Crime Research Digest is now available
The Victims of Crime Research Digest contains articles on current and completed victims of crime research that is supported by the Policy Centre for Victim Issues, Department of Justice Canada.
Report: An Estimation of the Economic Impact of Spousal Violence in Canada, 2009
The Department of Justice has released a study that provides a comprehensive estimate of the economic impact (costs) of spousal violence in Canada.
'Mega-Trials' Legislation Receives Royal Assent
The Fair and Efficient Criminal Trials Act has as its goal to ensure that so-called "mega-trials," large and complex cases involving illegal activities such as drug trafficking, white-collar crime, terrorism, organized crime or gang-related activity, can be heard more swiftly and effectively.
Victims of Crime Research Digest 2011 is now available
The Victims of Crime Research Digest is an annual periodical published by the Department of Justice Canada. Its aim is to disseminate short, accessible articles on current and completed victims of crime research that is supported by the Policy Centre for Victim Issues, Department of Justice Canada.
