(1/3) Yesterday, the Protecting Victims Act received Royal Assent. It contains consequential reforms, including to the Criminal Code, to strengthen victims’ rights and protect kids. #C16
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- (2/3) Most of the changes take effect in 30 days and will help: ➡️Prevent intimate partner violence and femicide ➡️Keep children safe from sexual exploitation and predators ➡️Increase trust in the criminal justice system
- (1/4) The Combatting Hate Act received Royal Assent yesterday and will come into force on July 18, 2026. ow.ly/RM9r50ZeHa0 #C9Replying to @JusticeCanadaEN(3/4) The Act includes new and updated offences related to hate-motivated crime, hate propaganda, and intimidation or obstruction targeting identifiable groups. These changes aim to better protect communities while respecting rights and freedoms protected by the #CDNCharter.(4/4) The Combatting Hate Act responds to growing concerns about hate and intimidation in Canada and supports safer, more inclusive communities.
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Minister Fraser to hold press conference as Canada’s sweeping bail and sentencing reforms become law - The Government of Canada is taking stronger action on crime to make Canada safer. Because a safer Canada is a stronger Canada.
00:00 - 📣 Next week: Minister Fraser to speak about Canada’s new bail and sentencing laws. Watch #LIVE to learn more about the new laws. ow.ly/fGBO50ZcSrL #C14
- (1/2) 📢 This week, #GC reforms to make bail laws stricter and sentencing laws tougher for repeat and violent offending became law.(2/2) These reforms are part of the Government’s broader efforts to strengthen community safety and Canada’s justice system. Learn more: justice.gc.ca/eng/csj-sjc/pl…
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(1/2) Last week, the #CDNCharter Statement for the Appropriation Act No. 3, 2026-27 (Bill #C33), was tabled in Parliament (@HoCChamber). justice.gc.ca/eng/csj-sjc/pl… #CdnLaw #HoC - Justice Canada reposted(1/2) Last week, the #CDNCharter Statement for the Appropriation Act No. 2, 2026-27 (Bill #C32), was tabled in Parliament (@HoCChamber). justice.gc.ca/eng/csj-sjc/pl… #CdnLaw #HoC
- (2/2) This legislation reforms the Criminal Code to: ➡️ Strengthen bail laws for violent and repeat offending and organized crime ➡️ Toughen sentencing provisions for serious and violent crime
- Justice Canada repostedCanada’s sweeping bail and sentencing reforms become law
- Justice Canada repostedMinister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Saskatchewan
- Justice Canada repostedMinister Fraser to hold media availability following Royal Assent of the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act (Bill C-14) ow.ly/wlOJ106zJef
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