RCMP crackdown on journalists in Wet’suwet’en territory threatens free press
Press Release February 07, 2020 Amnesty International is deeply concerned about reports that RCMP officers threatened to arrest journalists for taking photographs and documenting police activity in the Wet’suwet’en territory.…
Government of Canada introduces legislation to ensure judges participate in training on sexual assault law and social context
Press Release From: Department of Justice Canada February 4, 2020 – Ottawa – Department of Justice Canada Today, the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada,…
The Human Rights Tribunal currently has a posting for a Tribunal Member position.
Press Release January 22, 2020 The Human Rights Tribunal currently has a posting for a Tribunal Member position. The Tribunal is committed to increasing the number of Indigenous Peoples at all…
AFN National Chief Bellegarde says Canada’s Correctional Investigator’s Report is an Alarming Call for Immediate Action to Reduce First Nations Incarceration
AFN National Chief Bellegarde says Canada’s Correctional Investigator’s Report is an Alarming Call for Immediate Action to Reduce First Nations Incarceration January 22, 2020 (Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First…
Minister Announces Queen’s Counsel Appointments
Press Release January 15, 2020 The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety is pleased to announce the province’s newest appointments to the Queen’s Counsel by the Lieutenant…
BC Government: Gaming grants fund community projects throughout B.C.
Press Release Not-for-profit organizations that provide community resources will receive capital project funding to support people in communities throughout B.C. These organizations include recreation and arts facilities, health and social…
PPSC: Annual Report Tabled in Parliament
Press Release Ottawa – December 12, 2019 – Today, Kathleen Roussel, Director of Public Prosecutions, announced the tabling in Parliament of the Public Prosecution Service of Canada Annual Report 2018-2019.…
The Indigenous Bar Association Designates Justice Leonard (Tony) Mandamin As A Member of The Indigenous Peoples’ Counsel
The Indigenous Bar Association Designates Justice Leonard (Tony) Mandamin As A Member of The Indigenous Peoples’ Counsel OTTAWA, ON – The Indigenous Bar Association in Canada (“IBA”) is honoured to…
Access to Justice Week 2019: Diverse collaborators explore critical issues to place people at heart of justice
Press Release November 01, 2019 Toronto, ON — The Action Group on Access to Justice (TAG) successfully wrapped up its programming for the fourth annual Access to Justice Week (A2J…
Indigenous human rights recognized in B.C. law with new legislation
Press Release Oct. 24, 2019 VICTORIA – Legislation introduced Oct. 24, 2019, creates a path forward to recognize and uphold the human rights of Indigenous peoples in B.C. “Today’s legislation…
