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Catalogue Entry: The Voice of the Child in Family Law: Exploring Strategies, Challenges, and...
The objective of this project is to collect and collate research, describe existing methods to include the children’s voices in family law in Canada (and internationally where... -
Catalogue Entry: Hate as an Aggravating Factor at Sentencing. A Review of the Case Law from 2007–2020
This study examines the way courts have applied hate as an aggravating factor at sentencing (subparagraph 718.2(a)(i) of the Criminal Code). The main purpose of this research... -
Catalogue Entry: Department of Justice Canada Client Feedback Survey
The Department of Justice supports the Attorney General as a chief law officer of the Crown both in terms of the ongoing operations of the government as well as the development... -
Catalogue Entry: Navigator Programs in Canada
This Research in Brief describes navigator programs in Canada, a people-focused approach to enhancing access to justice by providing assistance to those with serious legal... -
Catalogue Entry: Service Standards for the Department of Justice Funding Programs 2021-2022
A service standard is a public commitment to a measurable level of performance that clients can expect under normal circumstances. The Department of Justice has set three...-
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Catalogue Entry: Accessibility Plan for the Department of Justice of Canada
The Accessible Canada Act (2019) requires that Federal Departments publish Accessibility Plans. However, the mission behind this Plan goes far beyond meeting a requirement. The...-
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Catalogue Entry: Departmental Results Reports, Departmental Performance Reports
The Departmental Performance Reports and Departmental Results are similar, but different functions that serve to outline the strategic outcomes of the Department of Justice, but... -
Catalogue Entry: State of the Criminal Justice System - Annual Reports
The Department of Justice Canada created the first performance monitoring framework (“the Framework”) for Canada’s criminal justice system in 2019. The Framework identified... -
Catalogue Entry: “Broken Bail” in Canada: How We Might Go About Fixing It
In recent academic, professional and media conversations regarding pre-trial detention in Canada, a new expression has been taking shape. Specifically, an increasing number of... -
Catalogue Entry: Exploring Indigenous Approaches to Evaluation and Research in the Context of...
In 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada released 94 Calls to Action (CTA) to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of... -
Catalogue Entry: The Impact of the Lack of Legal Aid in Family Law Cases
This report examines the impact of the lack of access to legal aid in family law cases in Canada. The objective is to identify challenges that people face in accessing justice... -
Catalogue Entry: Panel Discussion Report: Indigenous and Restorative Justice Approaches
The virtual panel explored how Indigenous justice, RJ or customary law approaches are used in two First Nations and one Inuit context. The panel helped to highlight that while... -
Catalogue Entry: Section 19 of the Youth Criminal Justice Act: A look at the use of...
The Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) came into force on April 1, 2003 to assist in reducing the notably high Canadian youth custody rate. The YCJA promotes youth rehabilitation... -
Catalogue Entry: A Summary of the Report on Examining the Social Security Tribunal’s...
This research study was undertaken with a view to fulfilling two goals. The first is to take stock of the strengths and weaknesses of the SST Navigator Service with a view to... -
Catalogue Entry: Department of Justice Departmental Plans, Reports on Plans and Priorities
Please note that the Departmental Plans, Reports on Plans and Priorities from 2001-2006 have been archived by the Library and Archives on their website, and are no longer... -
Catalogue Entry: Charter Statements: Bill C-38: An Act to amend An Act to amend the Criminal...
The Minister of Justice prepares a "Charter Statement" to help inform the public and Parliamentary debate on a government bill. One of the Minister of Justice's most important...-
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Catalogue Entry: An Estimation of the Economic Impact of Violent Victimization in Canada, 2009
The costs of victimization of five violent crimes are analyzed in this report: assault, criminal harassment, homicide, robbery, and sexual assault and other sexual offences.... -
Catalogue Entry: Dispute Resolution Reference Guide
This Reference Guide is designed to provide Justice counsel with practical information about Dispute Resolution (“DR”) processes and to allow counsel to remain current with...-
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Catalogue Entry: Department of Justice Annual Reports to Parliament: Privacy Act
The Privacy Act (PA) was proclaimed into force on July 1, 1983. The PA extends to individuals the right of access to information about themselves held by the Government, subject... -
Catalogue Entry: Charter Statement - Bill C-76: An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act and...
The Minister of Justice prepares a "Charter Statement" to help inform public and Parliamentary debate on a government bill. One of the Minister of Justice's most important...-
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