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What's New Archives

April 1 - June 31, 2008

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April 14, 2008

PM announces new legislation that targets auto theft and property crime

British Columbia Judicial Appointment Announced

Ontario Judicial Appointments Announced

New Brunswick Judicial Appointments Announced

Speaking Notes for Rob Moore M.P. for Fundy Royal Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada for the National Victims of Crime Awareness Week Symposium

April 18, 2008

The Government of Canada Provides Funding to Victims of Crime Support Services in Northern Saskatchewan

April 23, 2008

Call for Entries for Ninth Annual Justicia Awards

May 1, 2008

Canadian Communities Now Safer: Tougher Laws Come Into Force for Serious Gun Crimes and Sexual Predators

Backgrounder: Tackling Violent Crime Act

May 9, 2008

Ontario Judicial Appointments Announced

British Columbia Judicial Appointments Announced

May 16, 2008

Statement from the Minister of Justice concerning the Supreme Court of Canada's Decision on R. v. D.B.

May 23, 2008

Government of Canada Provides Funding to Help Steer Aboriginal Youth Away from Illicit Drugs

Backgrounder: Funding for Seeing Oneself Community Justice Initiative

May 28, 2008

Minister of Justice Announces Selection Process for the Supreme Court of Canada

June 2, 2008

Bill Strengthening and Modernizing Criminal Law Receives Royal Assent

Backgrounder: Bill C-13 - Strengthening and Updating the Criminal Law

June 13, 2008

Deadline for Ninth Annual Justicia Awards Extended

Ministers of Justice and Public Safety underline Canada's commitment to collaborate in the global fight against organized crime and terrorism

June 19, 2008

Northwest Territories Judicial Appointment Announced

Ontario Judicial Appointments Announced

Quebec Judicial Appointments Announced

Newfoundland and Labrador Judicial Appointment Announced

Manitoba Judicial Appointment Announced

British Columbia Judicial Appointments Announced

June 23, 2008

Minister of Justice Appoints Chief Administrator to Courts Administration Services

June 20, 2008

Increased Number of Judges will Assist in Improving Access to Justice System

Backgrounder: Additional Judges for Provincial Superior Courts and the Specific Claims Tribunal

June 27, 2008

Tougher Impaired Driving Laws Coming into Force on July 2nd

Backgrounder: Tackling Violent Crime Act

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