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Internal Audits 2009

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. Rationale behind publishing these attributes can be found in OCG webpage.

The 2009 audit concerns itself with: 
Access to Information and Privacy 
Records, Document and Information Management System
Departmental Legal Services Unit- Canadian International Development Agency
Departmental Legal Services Unit-Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
Contribution Auditing Process
Salary Management System
Immigration Law-Regional Offices 

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

The following concepts detailed in the publication were taken from an article written by Howard Zehr and Henry Mika, (1998),"Fundamental Concepts in Restorative Justice", in Contemporary Justice Review, Vol. 1. 

At the primary level, restorative justice in Canada is guided by recognizing the need for victims to heal and put right the wrongs. Restorative Justice also grounds itself in engaging with community and recognizing the need for dialogue between victims and offenders as appropriate. 

Organization: Department of Justice Canada | Ministère de la Justice Canada
Internal Audits 2008

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 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. Rationale behind publishing these attributes can be found in OCG webpage.

Addressed in the 2008 Internal Audits are: 

Departmental Legal Services Unit-Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Departmental Legal Services Unit-National Research Council 
Ontario Regional Office-Financial and Administrative Directorate 
Barrister's Briefcase-Ringtail
Programs Branch 
Occupational Health and Safety 
Public Law Sector

Organization: Department of Justice Canada | Ministère de la Justice Canada
Internal Audits 2011

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 2011 Internal Audits address: People Soft Human Resources Management System, Legal Agent Account Verification Process, Staffing/Resource Function, Tax Law Services (Ottawa Section), Tax Law Services (Prairie Region), Departmental Legal Services Unit (Canada Border Services Agency), Regional Contracting 

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

Canada's Department of Justice is a publication providing an overview of our mission, our role, who we are, what we do, how we encourage innovation and involvement and where further information can be found. 

More specifically, our mission is: 

support the Minister of Justice in working to ensure that Canada is a just and law-abiding society with an accessible, efficient and fair system of justice; 
provide high-quality legal services and counsel to the government and to client departments and agencies; and 
promote respect for rights and freedoms, the law and the Consitution. 

Organization: Department of Justice Canada | Ministère de la Justice Canada
The Criminal Law and Managing Children's Behaviour

The following explains what the criminal law says about how parents, caregivers, and teachers may respond when children under their care are misbehaving or doing something that might be dangerous to themselves or others. It describes what actions are acceptable and what actions may lead to criminal charges and a possible conviction for breaking the law.

Specifically, the publication speaks to the Criminal Code and Section 43,  a section that provides another exception to the law on assault. Section 43 allows parents, caregivers and teachers to use reasonable force to correct a child's behaviour or a student's behaviour without being found guilty of assault.

The use of force to correct a child is only allowed to help the child learn and can never be used in anger.

The child must be between two years old and twelve years old.
The force used must be reasonable and its impact only "transitory and trifling".
The person must not use an object, such as a ruler or belt, when applying the force.
The person must not hit or slap the child's head.
The seriousness of what happened or what the child did is not relevant.
Using reasonable force to restrain a child may be acceptable in some circumstances.

Hitting a child in anger or in retaliation for something a child did is not considered reasonable and is against the law.

Organization: Department of Justice Canada | Ministère de la Justice Canada
Charter Statements: Bill C-32: An Act related to the repeal of section 159 of the Criminal Code 

The Minister of Justice has prepared this "Charter Statement' to help inform public and Parliamentary debate on Bill C-32, An Act related to the repeal of section 159 of the Criminal Code. 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 this Charter Statement, the Minister is sharing some key considerations that informed the review of Bill C-32 for consistency with the Charter.  The Statement identifies Charter rights and freedoms that may be potentially impacted by the Bill and provides a brief explanation of the nature of these impacts, in light of the measures being proposed. 

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
What You Need to Know About Making a Citizen's Arrest

Whenever possible, you should report wrongdoing to the police instead of taking action on your own. Police officers are equipped with the proper intervention tools and trained to deal with incidents which may escalate to become violent.

What You Need to Know About Making a Citizens Arrest discusses the processes involved in deciding if you are in a position to make a citizen's arrest. The publications warns that a citizen's arrest is a very serious and potentially dangerous undertaking. Unlike a police officer, private citizens are neither tasked with the duty to preserve and maintain public peace, nor properly trained to apprehend suspected criminals. 

Exercise extreme caution when attempting to make a citizen's arrest. It outlines also how to identify when, or if it is appropriate to make a citizens arrest and the due processes that must be followed. 

Organization: Department of Justice Canada | Ministère de la Justice Canada
Preliminary Examination of so-called "Honour Killings" in Canada

The views expressed in this report are those of the author
and do not necessarily represent the views of
the Department of Justice Canada. 

This paper examines three questions – what is an “honour killing”, in order to establish the definition used in the paper; where does it occur, looking at reported incidents in Canada; and why does it occur, examining the psychopathology involved in such criminal acts committed in the present day. 

Many studies have documented a perception among some families in communities outside of Canada that, in order to restore the family’s honour, a family member must kill the person who allegedly brought shame or dishonour to the family vis-à-vis the larger
community. Although the term “honour-based killing” is widely recognized, it should be noted at the outset that the term is also controversial. 

This paper will provide a preliminary overview of the apparent incidence of honour-related killings in Canada through a summary of reported case law and media reports. Honour killings are not associated with particular religions or religious practice: they have been recorded across Christian, Jewish, Sikh, Hindu and Muslim communities. Often, honour killings are not a religiously motivated crime, but are based on personal agendas, personal ego and personal mindset. In some cases, there are psychological
connotations, as studies have shown that some perpetrators have undiagnosed mental illness and psychopathic traits or disorders.

Gaining a better understanding of the individual, familial, community and cultural factors at play in honour killings is important for Canadian professionals who come into contact with potential victims, accomplices or offenders. From the literature review and media reports, it is evident that honour killings do occasionally occur in Canada. So far, over the past decade in Canada there have been at least a dozen reported homicides which appear
to have been honour killings. 

Organization: Department of Justice Canada | Ministère de la Justice Canada
Charter Statements: Bill C-28: An Act to amend the Criminal Code (victim surcharge)

The Minister of Justice has prepared this "Charter Statement" to help inform public and Parliamentary debate on Bill C-28, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (victim surcharge). 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 this Charter Statement, the Minister is sharing some of the key considerations that informed the review of Bill C-28 for consistency with the Charter. The Statement identifies Charter rights and freedoms that may potentially be engaged by the Bill and provides a brief explanation of the nature of any engagement, in light of the measures being proposed. 

A Charter Statement also identified potential justifications for any limits the Bill may impose on Charter rights and freedoms.

A Charter Statement is intended to provide legal information to the public and Parliament. It is not intended to be a comprehensive overview of potential Charter consideration, recognizing the at 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
Internal Audits 2014

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 2014 internal audits concern: Compliance with Financial Policy in Departmental Legal Services Units, the Delegation of Financial Authorities, Timekeeping Compliance, and Audit of Travel, Hospitality and Conferences. 


Organization: Department of Justice Canada | Ministère de la Justice Canada
Charter Statement - Bill C-56: An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act and the Abolition of Early Parole 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 identifies Charter rights and freedoms that may be potentially 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 Aso 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. it is NOT intended to be a comprehensive overview of all conceivable Charter Considerations. A Statement is NOT a legal opinion on the constitutionality of a bill. 

Organization: Department of Justice Canada | Ministère de la Justice Canada
Charter Statements: Bill C-45: an Act respecting cannabis and to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the criminal Code and other Acts

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. it is not intended to be a comprehensive overview of all the conceivable Charter considerations. Additional considerations relevant to the constitutionality of a bill may also arrive 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
Litigation Year in Review 2017

The Litigation Year in Review for 2017 is the second time that the Attorney General of Canada published a report on the litigation decisions and strategies used on behalf of the Government of Canada. This year’s report highlights some of the litigation positions we took in the course of 2017 and focuses on four main themes: compensating for past wrongs, maintaining our commitment to human rights and the Charter, defending our national security, and intervening before the courts in the public interest. These themes are situated within a greater narrative around: 150th anniversary of Confederation, the 35th of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and the 35th anniversary of section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982 and its recognition of the rights of Indigenous People’s. the litigation year in review also concerns itself with protecting national security, and making sure Canadians are aware that their rights are protected and not subject to the whims of the government that is in power. 

Organization: Department of Justice Canada | Ministère de la Justice Canada
Disclosure of Briefing Materials for the Minister and the Deputy Minister: 2017

*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
Quarterly Financial Reports

The quarterly financial report has financial information and a statement accompanying it. The financial information incorporates a statement of authorities and a table of departmental budgetary expenditures by standard object including information on both the quarter and fiscal year-to-date; and comparative financial information for the preceding fiscal year for both the quarter and fiscal year-to-date. The statement accompanying the financial information outlines results, risks, and significant changes in relation to operations, personnel and programs. The three quarterly reports are published within each quarter-end. 

Accessible through the provided links are the financial reports and statements from 2011 onward, in addition to supplementary data detailing the 2012 Budget Implementation Strategy. 

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

Welcome to We are Justice – a publication that showcases some of the interesting and diverse work of Department of Justice employees.

Our Department has close to 5,000 employees working from coast to coast to coast. 

The pride, dedication and excellence that Justice employees bring to their work is truly inspiring. We are Justice provides you with an opportunity to find out what working for Canada's Department of Justice is all about.

Organization: Department of Justice Canada | Ministère de la Justice Canada
Charter Statement - Bill C-51: An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Department of Justice 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. 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
Charter Statement - Bill C-60: An act to correct certain anomalies, inconsistencies and errors and to deal with other matters of a non-controversial and uncomplicated nature in the Statutes of Canada and to repeal certain Acts and provisions that have expired, lapsed, or otherwise ceased to have effect

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 for consistency with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms ["the Charter"]. By tabling a Charter Statement, the Minister shares 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. A Statement is NOT a legal opinion on the constitutionality of a bill. 

In reviewing the Bill, the Minister has not identified any potential effects on Charter rights and freedoms. 

Organization: Department of Justice Canada | Ministère de la Justice Canada
Fact Sheet: Prostitution Criminal Law Reform: Bill C-36, the Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act

Bill C-36 the Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act, received Royal Assent on November 6, 2014. Bill C-36 treats prostitution as a form of sexual exploitation that disproportionately impacts on women and girls. Its overall objectives are to: 

Protect those who sell their own sexual services; 
Protect communities, and especially children, from the harms caused by prostitution; and 
Reduce the demand for prostitution and its incidence.

The new criminal law regime seeks to protect the dignity and equality of all Canadians by denouncing and prohibiting the purchase of sexual services, the exploitation and prostitution of others, the development of economic interests in the sexual exploitation of others and the institutionalization of prostitution through commercial enterprises. 

Bill C=36 contains prostitution and human trafficking-related amendments. It also includes an amendment to the Criminal Code's definition of a "weapon." These amendments are explained throughout the fact sheet  

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