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July 1 - September 30, 2005

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July 8, 2005

Canada Signs Key International Agreement to Combat Racist Crimes on the Internet

July 20, 2005

Bill C-38 – The Civil Marriage Act – Receives Royal Assent

July 12, 2005

Minister of Justice Finds Miscarriage of Justice: Refers Murder Case to Quebec Court of Appeal

July 21, 2005

Child Protection Bill Receives Royal Assent

Backgrounder: Highlights of Bill C-2 Amendments to Protect Children and Other Vulnerable Persons

August 8, 2005

New Supreme Court of Canada Appointments Process Launched

Backgrounder: Reform of the Supreme Court Appointments Process

August 12, 2005

Justice Minister to Release Investigative Report in Truscott Case

Sixth Annual Justicia Awards Presented for Legal Reporting

August 16, 2005

Speaking Notes for the Honourable Irwin Cotler, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada - The Constitutional Revolution, the Courts, and the Pursuit of Justice - Vancouver , British Columbia

Moving Forward on the Justice Agenda

August 19, 2005

Speech of The Hon. Irwin Cotler, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada to the Canadian Association of Police Boards

August 25, 2005

Police Officers Honoured for Dealing with Youth Crime

August 30, 2005

Justice Minister Invites Public Input Concerning Supreme Court of Canada Vacancy

Notice (Supreme Court of Canada)

Quebec Judicial Appointment Announced

Saskatchewan Judicial Appointment Announced

New Brunswick Judicial Appointment Announced

September 14, 2005

Canada Ratifies UN Optional Protocol against the Sale of Children, Child Prostitution and Child Pornography

Ratification of the United Nations Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography

September 21, 2005

Federal Laws Addressing Gun Crimes

Government of Canada's Role in Community Safety

Department of Justice Initiatives to Strengthen Community Safety

September 28, 2005

Minister of Justice Introduces New Offence to Target Organized Motor Vehicle Theft

Backgrounder: Key Highlights of the Vehicle Identification Number Tampering Offence

Minister of Justice Introduces Tougher Sentences for Street Racing