Opportunity to discuss justice-related issues with criminal justice system stakeholders
EDMONTON, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - Aug. 22, 2014) - Department of Justice Canada
Today, Minister of Justice Peter MacKay 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.
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.
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"This discussion today in Edmonton will undoubtedly provide invaluable insight into the criminal justice issues Canadians face every day, as our Government continues to work with our partners to improve the justice system to adequately respond to the realities of our evolving society. We need to make sure that all Canadians, particularly victims and the vulnerable, trust that our justice system is working for them and is contributing to keeping them safe."
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Peter MacKay
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