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Charter Statement - Bill C-9: An Act to amend the Judges Act

Section 4.2 of the Department of Justice Act requires the Minister of Justice to prepare a Charter Statement for every government bill to help inform public and Parliamentary debate on government bills. One of the Minister of Justice’s most important responsibilities is to examine legislation for inconsistency with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms [“the Charter”]. By tabling a Charter Statement, the Minister is sharing some of the key considerations that informed the review of a bill for inconsistency with the Charter. A Statement identifies Charter rights and freedoms that may potentially be engaged by a bill and provides a brief explanation of the nature of any engagement, in light of the measures being proposed.

A Charter Statement also identifies potential justifications for any limits a bill may impose on Charter rights and freedoms. Section 1 of the Charter provides that rights and freedoms may be subject to reasonable limits if those limits are prescribed by law and demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society. This means that Parliament may enact laws that limit Charter rights and freedoms. The Charter will be violated only where a limit is not demonstrably justifiable in a free and democratic society.

A Charter Statement is intended to provide legal information to the public and Parliament on a bill’s potential effects on rights and freedoms that are neither trivial nor too speculative. It is not intended to be a comprehensive overview of all conceivable Charter considerations. Additional considerations relevant to the constitutionality of a bill may also arise in the course of Parliamentary study and amendment of a bill. A Statement is not a legal opinion on the constitutionality of a bill.

Organization: Department of Justice Canada | Ministère de la Justice Canada
Values and Ethics Code of the Department of Justice 

In accordance with section 6 of the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act (PSDPA), the Values and Ethics Code of the Department of Justice (the Code) sets out the values and ethics that guide public servants at the Department in all their professional activities. It also provides a set of guidelines and principles to support ethical behaviour and decision making for all public servants. The Code outlines the values and expected behaviours that guide public servants in the Department in all activities related to their professional duties. The Code provides guidance for common situations involving our work at the Department. It is expected that the employee will comply to the following values described in the code: Respect for Democracy, Respect for People, Integrity; Stewardship and Excellence. The code also provides supplementary documents addressing Conflicts of interest and Post-Employment, and the Duties and Obligations that Managers, Public Servants, the Minister and the Deputy Ministers are expected to abide by in relation to the Values and Ethics Code when working at the Department. 

Organization: Department of Justice Canada | Ministère de la Justice Canada
Justice Trends 2: Automated Justice Get the Gist of the future for technology in justice

This 2018 gist provides a focus on automation technologies and how they are expected to affect justice in the future. The six factors the first gist identified—new business models, access to law, client empowerment, increased competition, legal profession shifts, and technology and digital disruption—continue to shape the future of justice and the court system. However, they are converging and changing especially as automation technologies advance. 

Organization: Department of Justice Canada | Ministère de la Justice Canada
Internal Audits 2013

The mandate of Justice Canada’s internal audit function is to help Justice Canada achieve its strategic outcomes by using a systematic and disciplined approach to assess and contribute to the continuous improvement of its risk management, internal control, and governance processes. The results of Justice Canada's audits are posted on our Web site to promote public accountability and transparency.

The objective of publishing departmental internal audit performance results, in the form of key compliance attributes, is to provide pertinent information to stakeholders (Canadians, parliamentarians) regarding the professionalism, performance and impact of the internal audit function in departments.

The 2013 Internal Audits addressed: the Justice Canada emergency Management Program and the Business Continuity Planning Program. 

Organization: Department of Justice Canada | Ministère de la Justice Canada
Charter Statement - Bill C-75: An Act to Amend the Criminal Code, Youth Criminal Justice Act and other Acts to make consequential amendments to other Acts

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 responsibilities is to examine legislation for consistency with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms {"the Charter"]. By tabling a Charter Statement, the Minister is sharing some of the key considerations that informed the review of a bill for consistency with the Charter. A Statement identifies Charter rights and freedoms that may potentially be engaged by a bill and provides a brief explanation of the nature of any engagement, in light of the measures being proposed. 

A Charter Statement also identifies potential justifications for any limits a bill may impose on Charter rights and freedoms. 

A Charter Statement is intended to provide legal information to the public and Parliament on a bill's effects on rights and freedoms that are neither trivial nor too speculative. A Statement is not a legal opinion on the constitutionality of a bill. 

Organization: Department of Justice Canada | Ministère de la Justice Canada
Department of Justice Canada Minister's Transition Book - November 2015

The Department of Justice Canada’s Transition Book speaks to the three distinctive roles played by the Department. The department’s roles are to act as: policy department with broad responsibilities for overseeing all matters relating to the administration of justice that fall within the federal domain; provider of a range of legal advisory, litigation, and legislative services to government departments and agencies; and central agency responsible for supporting the Minister in advising Cabinet on all legal matters including the constitutionality of government initiatives and activities. The Ministerial Transition binders also address the organization structure of the Department and the financial duties and responsibilities given to the Department of Justice alongside the unique programs held under the portfolio of the Attorney General and Minister of Justice including providing Legal Services to the Government and supporting a bilingual and bijural system of Justice. 

Further, the Ministerial transition Book addresses organizations related to the Department of Justice and the roles they play one of which is the Canadian Bar Association, a professional, voluntary organization that represents more than 37 000 lawyers and concerns itself with the carriage of justice and maintain the rule of law. The Ministerial Transition Book addresses the acts that preside over the Minister and the department itself, the Department of Justice Act that identifies the functions of the Attorney General and the power they hold; the Act describes why and how the Department was created, why it should exist in Canadian society. For Canadians, the Minister’s Transition Book provides valuable descriptions of work that is being done by the Department, and how decisions are made; there are links to exterior sources that inform legal decisions at Justice like the Director of Public Prosecutions Act and the Charter of Rights of Freedoms. 

Discussed in the First 100 Days portion are scheduled meetings and appointments that were undertaken by the Minister including the Annual Meeting of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers and the delegation of attendance of meetings to Deputy Ministers. An exterior list is provided of all annual reports that are the responsibility of the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, alongside short descriptions of what these reports are about. Priorities are also identified in this section, specifically providing guidance on the Carter Case, addressing physician assisted dying and Marijuana Legalization as bills that must be addressed quickly by the Minister of Justice as these cases set a precedent and are dealt with by all levels of government in Canada. 

Organization: Department of Justice Canada | Ministère de la Justice Canada
Disclosure of Briefing Materials for the Minister and the Deputy Minister: 2018

*Note to Readers: 

The Government of Canada has implemented a series of measures to strengthen public sector management by enhancing transparency and oversight of public resources in the Federal Government. 

The briefing material titles listed below were prepared for the Deputy Minister and Minister of Justice. The lists are generated at the end of each month and are a snapshot in time of records created for that month. In keeping with the spirit of the Access to Information Act, the briefing material titles that would be exempted pursuant to the Act are redacted. Briefing material titles relating to Cabinet Confidences do not appear on the list. If you find a title of interest, you may make an Access to Information Request in order to obtain the records.

Organization: Department of Justice Canada | Ministère de la Justice Canada
Indigenous over-representation in the criminal justice system

Indigenous people are overrepresented in Canada's criminal justice system as both victims and offenders. National data on Indigenous people in the criminal justice system includes data on self-reported victimization , police-reported homicide, and provincial/territorial and federal custody.

In 2014/2015, Indigenous adults accounted for 26% of provincial/territorial custody admissions and 25% of the in-custody federal offender population. The proportion of Indigenous adults in custody was about 9 times higher than their representation in the adult population (3%). Indigenous adults were overrepresented in provincial/territorial custody in most jurisdictions, especially British Columbia , Saskatchewan , Manitoba, and Ontario. 

In 2014/2015, Indigenous youth (aged 12-17) accounted for 37% of provincial/territorial custody admissions. The proportion of Indigenous youth in provincial/territorial custody was about 5 times higher than their representation in the youth population ( 7%). Indigenous youth were overrepresented in provincial/territorial custody in most jurisdictions, especially British Columbia, Manitoba, and Ontario. 

Organization: Department of Justice Canada | Ministère de la Justice Canada
What we heard - Transforming Canada's criminal justice system 

This report summarizes discussions held during the roundtables. It highlights best practices, challenges and suggested improvements. It highlights best practices, challenges and suggested improvements. 

This report does not necessarily reflect the views of the Government of Canada. 

The purpose of the Criminal Justice review was to assess the changes in the criminal justice system over the past decade, including sentencing reforms. 

The review was also to ensure "that we are increasing the safety of our communities, getting value for our money, addressing gaps and ensuring that current provisions are aligned with the objectives of the criminal justice system." 

Highlights of Findings 

Almost all roundtable participants stressed the same major concern. They said that most people who come in contact with the criminal justice system are vulnerable or marginalized individuals. Most felt the criminal justice system is not equipped to address the issues that cause criminal behaviour in these groups, nor should it be. 

They felt the system should promote public safety and respect for the law, and deal with crime in a just, fair, efficient and compassionate manner. 

The cross-Canada roundtables focused on the following five broad themes: 

The system must be made fair, efficient and compassionate, using evidence and sound information. 
The need for different approaches for people with mental illness and addictions 
A call for collaborative approaches that partner with social systems, the private sector and others in the criminal justice system
The need to increase opportunities for and the use of restorative justice, and
Addressing victims issues with compassion and fairness, allowing survivors of crime to be heard. 

Organization: Department of Justice Canada | Ministère de la Justice Canada
Charter Statement - Bill C-78: An Act to amend the Divorce Act, the Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Act and the Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act and to make consequential amendments to another Act

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 responsibilities is to examine legislation for consistency with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (“the Charter”). By tabling a Charter Statement, the Minister is sharing some of the key considerations that informed the review of a bill for consistency with the Charter. A Statement identifies Charter rights and freedoms that may potentially be engaged by a bill and provides a brief explanation of the nature of any engagement, in light of the measures being proposed.

A Charter Statement also identifies potential justifications for any limits a bill may impose on Charter rights and freedoms.

A Charter Statement is intended to provide legal information to the public and Parliament on a bill’s potential effects on rights and freedoms that are neither trivial nor too speculative. A Statement is not a legal opinion on the constitutionality of a bill.

Organization: Department of Justice Canada | Ministère de la Justice Canada
Resolving Disputes: Think About Your Options

The purpose of this pamphlet is to provide you with information to help you think about different ways of resolving your disputes without going to court. You will learn about some different dispute resolution options and how to find people who offer services in the field. 
	
Dispute Resolution (DR) is the term used to describe a variety of ways of dealing with disputes, including the option of going to court. 

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), a term you may have heard before, refers to resolving disputes in ways other than going to court. This pamphlet uses the term DR rather than ADR to remind you that there is a broader range of dispute resolution options.

Organization: Department of Justice Canada | Ministère de la Justice Canada
Technical Paper: Bill C-36, An Act to amend the Criminal Code in response to the Supreme Court of Canada decision in Attorney General of Canada v. Bedford and the make consequential amendments to other Acts (Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act)

This paper provides an overview of the Supreme Court of Canada's findings in its December 20, 2013 Bedford decisions and explains the basis for the Government's legislative response: Bill C-36, the Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act, which received Royal Assent on November 6, 2014 (S.C. 2014, c.25). 

In Bedford, the Supreme Court of Canada declared unconstitutional three Criminal Code offences addressing prostitution-related conduct on the basis that they violated section 7 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (the “Charter”). Section 7 protects the rights to life, liberty and security of the person and the right not to be deprived thereof except in accordance with the principles of fundamental justice. 

Organization: Department of Justice Canada | Ministère de la Justice Canada
Departmental Results Framework and Program Inventory, Program Alignment Architecture

The Program Alignment Architecture (PAA) was published annually and set the Departments Strategic Outcomes and Programs between 2012 and 2017. 

Similarly, the Department of Justice also publishes the Departmental Results Framework and the Program Inventory. Both of these publications consist of describing the core responsibilities of the Department, and the results and key indicators for results. The program inventory identifies the programs that contribute to the department's Core Responsibilities and Beliefs/ The Departmental Results Framework and Program Inventory is currently published, with its first issue being in 2018.

Organization: Department of Justice Canada | Ministère de la Justice Canada
Charter Statements: Bill C-16: An act to amend the Canadian human rights Act and the Criminal Code

The Department of Justice has prepared this "Statement of Potential Charter Impacts" to help inform public and Parliamentary debate on Bill C-16, An Act to Amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Criminal Code. The Statement is also intended to promote greater transparency and understanding of the Minister of Justice's role in examining legislation for consistency with Canada's Constitution. 

The Statement identifies potential rationales for any limits on rights and freedoms the Bill may impose. It is important to note that the Charter is not violated every time legislation impacts on or limits a right or freedom. It is only violated where a limit is not so demonstrably justifiable as reasonable and proportional in a free and democratic society. 

The Statement is intended to provide legal information to the public. It is NOT intended to be a comprehensive overview of potential impacts, recognizing that the Bill may change over the course of its passage through Parliament. Additional considerations relevant to the constitutionality of the Bill may also arise in the course of Parliamentary study. The Statement is not a legal opinion on the constitutionality of the Bill. 

Organization: Department of Justice Canada | Ministère de la Justice Canada
Legal Aid in Canada, 2017/2018

The Legal Aid Survey was a Canadian
Centre for Justice Statistics
(CCJS)/Statistics Canada annual survey on
revenues, expenditures, personnel, and
caseload statistics associated with the
administration and delivery of legal aid in
Canada. The Legal Aid Survey was first
conducted in 1983-84 and data was last
published in 2016 (for fiscal year 2014-
15). After the discontinuation of the
Legal Aid Survey in 2016, the Department
of Justice Canada (JUS) began data
collection and reporting in-house. This is
the second annual edition of this report.

Organization: Department of Justice Canada | Ministère de la Justice Canada
Internal Audits 2016

The mandate of Justice Canada’s internal audit function is to help Justice Canada achieve its strategic outcomes by using a systematic and disciplined approach to assess and contribute to the continuous improvement of its risk management, internal control, and governance processes. The results of Justice Canada's audits are posted on our Web site to promote public accountability and transparency.

The objective of publishing departmental internal audit performance results, in the form of key compliance attributes, is to provide pertinent information to stakeholders (Canadians, parliamentarians) regarding the professionalism, performance and impact of the internal audit function in departments. 

The 2016 internal audits concern: External Practice Inspections and Managing Demand


Organization: Department of Justice Canada | Ministère de la Justice Canada
Charter Statements: Medical Assistance in Dying (Bill C-14, as Assented to on June 17, 2016)

The Minister has reviewed Bill C-14 for compliance with the Constitution, including the Charter in accordance with her obligations under section 4.1 of the Department of Justice Act. This review is included consideration of, amongst other thing, the objectives and features of the Bill as described above in PArt 1, the social science evidence and legislative, governmental and consultative reports referred to in Part 1, the evidence of other jurisdictions' approaches to and experiences with medical assistance in dying discussed in Part 2 and 3, and the views and findings of the courts in Carter, including the Supreme Court of Canada. 

The following non-exhaustive list of potential impacts on the rights and freedoms guaranteed by the charter is presented to assist in informing the public and Parliamentary debate, and consequently better enable dialogue between Parliament and the courts. In addition, the Minister of Justice tabled an addendum to this Legislative Background in the House of Commons and published it on the Department of Justice website. This Part of the Legislative Background should, therefore, be read together with the Addendum, which provides an explanation of the government's position on the constitutionality of the new legislation, as well as the rationale for the approach in Bill C-14. 

Organization: Department of Justice Canada | Ministère de la Justice Canada
Internal Audits 2015

The mandate of Justice Canada’s internal audit function is to help Justice Canada achieve its strategic outcomes by using a systematic and disciplined approach to assess and contribute to the continuous improvement of its risk management, internal control, and governance processes. The results of Justice Canada's audits are posted on our Web site to promote public accountability and transparency.
The objective of publishing departmental internal audit performance results, in the form of key compliance attributes, is to provide pertinent information to stakeholders (Canadians, parliamentarians) regarding the professionalism, performance and impact of the internal audit function in departments.

The 2015 internal audits address: Timekeeping Practices, Talent management, Monitoring of the System of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting, Audit of Cost Recovery (Phase 2) including the Impact of the New Funding Model and Audit of Cost Recovery Process Improvement (CRPI) Initiative (Phase 2)

Organization: Department of Justice Canada | Ministère de la Justice Canada
Charter Statement - Bill C-71: An Act to amend certain Acts and Regulations in relation to firearms

The Minister of Justice prepares a "Charter Statement" the help inform public and Parliamentary debate on a government bill. One of the Minister of Justice's most important responsibilities is to examine legislation for consistency with the Canadain Charter of Rights and Freedoms ["the Charter]. By tabling a Charter statement, the Minister is sharing some of the key considerations that informed the review of a bill for consistency with the Charter. A Statement identifies Charter rights and freedoms that may potentially be engaged by a bill and provides a brief explanation of the nature of any engagement, in light of the measures being proposed. 

A Charter Statement also identifies potential justifications for any limits a bill may impose on Charter rights and freedoms. 

A Charter Statement is intended to provide legal information to the public and Parliament on a bill's potential effects on rights and freedoms that are neither trivial nor too speculative. A Statement is not a legal opinion on the constitutionality of a bill. 



Organization: Department of Justice Canada | Ministère de la Justice Canada