by CCJC Admin | Dec 13, 2011 | Miscellaneous
The seventh annual National Victims of Crime Awareness Week (NVCAW) 2012 will take place from April 22 – 28, 2012. NVCAW is an opportunity to raise awareness about victim issues and about the programs, services and laws in place to help victims of crime and their...
by CCJC Admin | Sep 19, 2011 | Miscellaneous
The following is a press advisory produced by John Howard Society of Canada and the Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies. September 19, 2011 (Ottawa) – Many Canadians are extremely concerned about the potential costs of the proposed Omnibus crime bill. As...
by CCJC Admin | Aug 26, 2011 | Articles, Miscellaneous
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...
by CCJC Admin | Aug 24, 2011 | Miscellaneous
The Church Council on Justice and Corrections is pleased to welcome Janet Handy to the position of Executive Director. Janet Handy, a graduate of Trinity College and the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), holds a Master’s of Divinity with a focus in...
by CCJC Admin | Jun 20, 2011 | Articles, Miscellaneous
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...
