Relationships First, Business Later: LAO publishes Part I of Aboriginal Justice Strategy consultation report
Press Release After thoughtful, thorough consultation with Indigenous stakeholders, the Aboriginal Justice Strategy (AJS) at Legal Aid Ontario is publishing Relationships First, Business Later, Part I, of a consultation report…
Attorney General Takes Action to Protect the Integrity of Cannabis Laws
Press Release Manitoba Justice advises today the attorney general has brought a lawsuit seeking an interim and permanent injunction against Indigenous Bloom Long Plain GP Ltd. and its owners, Long…
The Indigenous Bar Association in Canada continues to Mourn Generations of Indigenous Children Victimized by Canadian Residential “School” Systems
Press Release Wednesday, June 30, 2021 For those presently in need of support during these trying times, the IBA urges you to contact the Residential School Crisis Line at 1-866-925-4419,…
Legislation to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples becomes law
Press Release From: Department of Justice Canada June 22, 2020 – Ottawa – Department of Justice Canada The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples affirms the human rights of…
Nova Scotia RCMP: Cannabis products seized from three unlicensed storefronts
Press Release On June 2, 2021, the Colchester District RCMP Street Crime Enforcement Unit and the General Investigation Section, with support from Millbrook RCMP, Bible Hill RCMP, and Criminal Intelligence Service of…
Revitalization of Indigenous laws at centre of Government of Canada funding
Press Release From: Department of Justice Canada May 17, 2021 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of Justice Canada The Government of Canada is committed to walking the shared path of…
Media advisory: Minister Lametti to make a funding announcement regarding the revitalization of Indigenous laws
Press Release From: Department of Justice Canada The Honourable David Lametti, P.C., Q.C., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, will make a funding announcement related to the Truth…
April 30 letter of notice from the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Press Release Excellency, I would like to inform you that in the course of its 103rd Session, the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination considered information received under its…
Canada, Ontario and Chiefs of Ontario launch process to collaborate on enforcement and prosecution of First Nations laws
Press Release From: Department of Justice Canada May 6, 2021 – Ottawa – Department of Justice Canada Collaboration with provincial partners and Indigenous communities is essential to walking the shared…
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces appointment to the Specific Claims Tribunal
Press Release From: Department of Justice Canada April 15, 2021 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of Justice Canada The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada,…
