Actions and Commitments:
Exploring Theme: "Govt. Actions to Reduce Overrepresentation"
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(Filtered by Indigenous Group "Métis")
May 2, 2024
Northeastern Ontario gets its first Indigenous Peoples Court
The goal is to address First Nation overrepresentation in correctional facilities CBC Indigenous: An Ontario court of Justice courtroom in Sudbury was filled to the brink on Thursday for the opening ceremony of the region’s first Indigenous Peoples Court. Lawyers, judges, members of First Nations and the public all took part in the event, marking...
December 8, 2023
Expanding legal supports and services for Indigenous people living in urban areas
ionTalk: Department of Justice Canada – Toronto: Everyone in Canada should expect to live in a society where the justice system is fair and accessible. The Government of Canada is committed to providing fair and equal access to justice for Indigenous and racialized communities and addressing systemic racism and discrimination in all its forms and...
August 31, 2015
Law Society of Yukon Supports Gladue Program Pilot Project
Access to Justice in Remote Communities Access to Justice Research Project (AJRP) – The Law Society of Yukon recognizes the serious problem with access to justice in remote and northern communities across Canada. The three northern territories have the highest rates of violent and sexual offending in Canada coupled with few social and legal resources...