Actions and Commitments: Call to Action # 31

Exploring Stakeholder: "Government of Canada"

Updates on this page: 5 (Filtered by Indigenous Group "Inuit")
 

March 14, 2022


Restorative Research, Innovation and Education Lab at the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University

Dept. of Justice: Government of Canada is providing financial support to the Restorative Research, Innovation and Education Lab (Restorative Lab) at the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University, to accelerate the development of restorative justice across Canada. The institution has received $644,508 in funding over four fiscal years starting in 2019 through the federal...

February 18, 2021


Bill C-22: An Act to Amend the Criminal Code, the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

The Bill, introduced for First Reading on Feb. 18, 2021 proposes the following specific reforms: Repeal MMPs for certain offences to address the disproportionate impact on Indigenous and Black offenders, as well as those struggling with substance use and addiction. This would restore the ability of a judge to impose appropriate sentences that respond to...

November 30, 2020


Implementation of Gladue Principles in the mainstream justice system

These investments will help organizations support rehabilitation of individuals who are in conflict with the law by offering support and solutions, build resilience and a sense of dignity among those impacted by harm, and take into consideration the safety of the communities. The 2020 Fall Economic Statement included $49.3 million to support the implementation of...

November 18, 2020


12 restorative justice projects

Department of Justice Canada – In recognition of Restorative Justice Week (November 15-22) a total of 12 restorative justice projects are being supported through three programs: Justice Canada’s Indigenous Justice Program, Justice Partnership and Innovation Program and Youth Justice Fund.  Of the total funding, $5 million goes to research, awareness raising and education activities, including capacity-building...

May 17, 2019


Review of Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) Deskbook

The Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) Deskbook sets standards of conduct for federal prosecutors to ensure the objectivity, fairness, transparency, and consistency of prosecutions through a compilation of directives and guidelines. The PPSC’s National Committee on the Interaction of Indigenous Peoples with the Criminal Justice System is reviewing the PPSC Deskbook to incorporate Truth...

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