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Québec Judicial Appointments Announced (2003/05/29)

FAQs for Youth on Cannabis Law Reforms (2003/05/29)

First Chief Administrator Appointed To Head New Federal Court Administration Service

Renewal of Canada's Drug Strategy to help reduce the supply and demand for drugs (2003/05/27)

Joint Statement of Canadian and US Departments of Justice

Federal Solicitor General Announces Over $8 Million for 119 Crime Prevention Projects in Ontario (2003/05/06)

Government of Canada Tables Annual Reports on Anti-Terrorism Act Provisions (Report) (2003/05/01)

Ontario Judicial Appointments Announced (2003/05/01)

Gun control program transferred to Solicitor General

Crime prevention projects in Labrador get support from the Government of Canada’s National Crime Prevention Strategy (2003/04/14)

Ontario Judicial Appointments Announced (2003/04/11)

Criminal Law Amendment Bill Updates and Clarifies Criminal Code and Related Statutes (2003/04/11)

Alberta Judicial Appointments Announced (2003/04/10)

Report on sentencing for manslaughter in cases involving intimate relationships (2003/04/04)

Appointment to the Federal Court of Canada (2003/03/27)

Estimates: 2003-2004 Report on Plans and Priorities (2003/04/02)

Youth Criminal Justice Act Comes Into Force

Today's Trivia
There is an urban legend that the singer formerly known as Prince in England changed his name to avoid paying certain debts. This scheme wouldn't work in Canada, although theoretically you can change your name to a symbol or mark. The risk is that someone can use your mark and in effect forge your signature. It's not recommended.

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Joint Statement of Canadian and US Departments of Justice

May 13, 2003 -- "The Minister of Justice, the Honourable Martin Cauchon, met today with US Attorney General John Ashcroft as part of their ongoing dialogue on cross-border issues.

Our countries enjoy a close working relationship, and the Minister and the Attorney General often take opportunities to discuss these important issues, most recently during the Paris meeting of the G8 Justice Ministers.

Minister Cauchon and Attorney General Ashcroft today discussed the full range of Canada/US issues, including counterterrorism, counternarcotics, extradition and mutual legal assistance."

For further information:

Mike Murphy
Special Assistant - Communications
Office of the Minister of Justice
(613) 992-4621

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Federal Solicitor General Announces
Over $8 Million for 119
Crime Prevention Projects
in Ontario (2003/05/06)

Today's Trivia

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Joint Statement of Canadian and US Departments of Justice