Opportunity to discuss justice-related issues with criminal justice system stakeholders
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Aug. 19, 2014) - Department of Justice Canada
Today, the Minister of Justice the Hon. Peter MacKay P.C., Q.C., MP for Central Nova, met with victims, justice system advocates and members of the legal community to discuss several recent measures taken by the Federal Government to keep Canada's streets and communities safe. Minister MacKay was joined at the roundtable by the Hon. Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C, MP for Delta-Richmond East and Minister of National Revenue.
In line with its commitment to holding violent offenders accountable and enhancing the rights of victims, the Federal Government has introduced legislation to protect those who are exploited through prostitution and Canadian communities from the harms that flow from prostitution. The Federal Government has also taken a historic step by introducing legislation to create, at the federal level, clear rights for victims of crime for the first time in Canada.
Minister MacKay outlined the Government's ongoing commitment to strengthening the criminal justice system's response to impaired driving. Building on the tough measures against impaired driving included in the 2008 Tackling Violent Crime Act, the Federal Government continues to discuss with its provincial, territorial, and non-governmental partners other effective measures to protect citizens against the violent and dangerous crime of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
Quick Facts
Quotes
"It is important for us to take these opportunities to have meaningful dialogue to address the concerns of communities like Vancouver across the country, as they face the important and often devastating impacts of crime. As society evolves, we need to be prepared to modernize our laws so that those who break the law can be held accountable and those hurt by crime can feel confident that the harms done to them will be appropriately addressed. Our Government is pleased to meet with our various stakeholders to ensure that the Canadian justice system reflects the values and meets the needs of our communities."
Hon. Peter MacKay, P.C., Q.C.
MP for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
"Our Government is committed to keeping Canada's streets and communities safe. It is an honour to welcome Justice Minister Peter MacKay to Vancouver today to meet with law enforcement officers and legal professionals to talk about their experiences and to ensure that Canada's justice system is able to respond to their needs and the needs of victims."
Hon. Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C.
MP for Delta-Richmond East and Minister of National Revenue
Related Products
Backgrounder: Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act
Backgrounder: Overview of the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights
Backgrounder: Right to information
Backgrounder: Right to protection
Backgrounder: Right to participation
Backgrounder: Right to restitution
Backgrounder: Victim surcharge
Associated Links
Parliament of Canada LegisInfo
Follow Department of Justice Canada on Twitter (@JusticeCanadaEn), join us on Facebook or visit our YouTube channel.
Contact Information: