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January 19, 2023
Bill C-5: An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
Bill C-5: General Questions Q 1 What are the reforms being proposed in this Bill? Q 2 What are the objectives of the Bill? Q 3 What steps has the Government taken to address systemic racism and discrimination in the criminal justice system? Q 4 How will these reforms contribute to addressing the overrepresentation of Indigenous people,...
November 22, 2022
Critics say Ottawa’s changes to mandatory minimum sentences don’t go far enough
A Canadian senator says she is disappointed in new legislation from the Trudeau government that eliminates mandatory minimum sentences for some offences but leaves others on the books. “The reality is if mandatory minimum penalties made us safer, then the United States should be the safest place in the world,” Sen. Kim Pate said. “And...
November 18, 2022
Statement by Minister Lametti on Royal Assent of legislation that addresses systemic racism and discrimination in the criminal justice system
Department of Justice Canada: The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today issued the following statement: “Bill C-5 received Royal Assent yesterday, reforming sentencing under the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. These sentencing reforms will help address the overrepresentation of Indigenous people, Black persons, racialized Canadians, and members of marginalized...