CCJC Bulletin – Bill C4

CCJC Bulletin – Bill C4

Nov 20, 2011 Can our government’s ‘tough’ approach fit Canada’s internationally recognized humanitarian tradition? by Maristela Carrara Bill C-4: Preventing Human Smugglers from Abusing Canada’s Immigration System Act, was introduced by the Minister of Public Safety...
CCJC Bulletin – Omnibus Bill

CCJC Bulletin – Omnibus Bill

October 20, 2011 Last month Justice Minister Rob Nicholson tabled Bill C-10: Safe Streets and Communities Act, a 110-page bill which is comprised of nine pieces of justice and public safety legislation that did not pass before last spring’s federal election. Bill C10...
CCJC Bulletin – Pardons

CCJC Bulletin – Pardons

Aug 26, 2011 CCJC Bulletin: Pardon process more lengthy and costly The Parole Board of Canada gave public notice in July of new and forthcoming changes in the pardon application process. This Bulletin outlines these changes which will essentially make the application...
Prisoners’ Justice Day

Prisoners’ Justice Day

August 10th is Prisoners’ Justice Day, an annual day of memorial, vigil and protest when prisoners and supporters remember the men and women who have died inside prisons. On this day, thousands of inmates around the world refuse to work or eat in a show of solidarity...
CCJC Bulletin – Pardons

CCJC Bulletin – 2011 Federal Budget

CCJC Bulletin – 20 June 2011 On June 3, the Governor General read the Speech from the Throne in the ceremonial event which opens a new Parliamentary session. As expected, this speech was very similar to the priorities outlined by the Conservative government...
CCJC Bulletin – Pardons

CCJC Bulletin – 2011 Cabinet

Justice and Public Safety in the Cabinet of 41st Parliament CCJC Bulletin – 3 June 2011 Ce bulletin est aussi disponible en français. Canada elects a majority government On May 2, 2011, Canadians elected the first majority government in seven years. On May 18,...