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WINNIPEG, MB, March 17, 2021 /CNW/ - Access to justice is a fundamental Canadian value and is key to a fair and just society, and all Canadians must have the confidence that the justice system is there to protect and not harm them. Supporting Indigenous youth is important to meeting those goals as well as ending systemic racism and inequities throughout Canada s justice system.
Today, the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, joined by Member of Parliament for Winnipeg North, Kevin Lamoureux, announced the Government of Canada s support to New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults and Families Inc. for their project: The Empower Project (T.E.P.). This program, which enhances one established in 2015, supports especially vulnerable Indigenous young women who are justice-involved and diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
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OTTAWA, ON, March 3, 2021 /CNW/ - 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. This process emphasizes transparency, merit, and the diversity of the Canadian population, and will continue to ensure the appointment of jurists who meet the highest standards of excellence and integrity.
The Honourable John Alexander Finlayson, a judge of the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto, is appointed a Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario, Family Court Branch. Mr. Justice Finlayson replaces Mr. Justice A.R. Rowsell (Oshawa), who elected to become a supernumerary judge effective November 23, 2020.
/CNW/ - All individuals have the right to a safe workplace with fair treatment for all. Sexual harassment impacts the health and well-being of those involved,.
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OTTAWA, ON, March 1, 2021 /CNW/ - Ensuring that the family justice system can effectively respond to the needs of families during divorce or separation is critical. That is why the Government of Canada took action by changing Canada s federal family laws to promote the best interests of the child, address family violence, help reduce child poverty, and make the family justice system more accessible and efficient.
Today, March 1, 2021, the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced that
Divorce Act amendments have come into force. Although some technical amendments came into force upon Royal Assent on June 21, 2019, most of the