Hon. Sean Fraser ⚖️Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada (Run by @JusticeCanadaEn) ➡️Français : @MinJusticeFR ➡️Terms: https://nitter.cf/t.co/1pQJd5pjxC
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Today, we introduced legislation that would allow adults to consent to medical assistance in dying in advance, so their wishes could be respected if they are diagnosed with an incurable illness that could take away the ability to make this decision.
Today, the #GC introduced the Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) Safeguards Act. The bill would allow adults with a capacity-limiting disease to consent in advance to receive MAID after losing capacity, subject to rigorous safeguards. ow.ly/NcMm5101lyU
Duty counsel lawyers play a vital role in Canada’s justice system, helping people navigate challenging moments with support, compassion and expertise.
Today, their important work is recognized and appreciated.
(1/2) It’s #DutyCounselDay! ⚖️
Every day, duty counsel lawyers help people understand their rights, their options, and the steps ahead — often at moments when clarity matters most. Their work strengthens trust in the justice system.
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Ministers Fraser and Michel to hold media availability on updates to Canada’s medical assistance in dying law
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(1/3) Today, the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, in partnership with @CBA_News, announced the launch of a national Judicial Symposium tour, beginning in Halifax. canada.ca/en/department-just…
(2/3) The symposiums will bring together members of the legal community to promote understanding of the federal judicial appointments process and strengthen public confidence in the justice system.
(1/2) It is with great pleasure that I announce the appointment of Karen P. Hulan as a Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario in Barrie (@SCJOntario_en). canada.ca/en/department-just…
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Ontario
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(2/2) An alumna of @AcadiaU, @MemorialU and @queensu, Justice Hulan was called to the Ontario Bar in 2003. A partner at Beckett Personal Injury Lawyers in London, she practised personal injury and insurance law.
Yesterday, the #CDNCharter Statement for the Building Canada Strong Act (Bill #C39), was tabled in Parliament (@HoCChamber) ow.ly/e5Pu50ZZtts #CdnLaw #HoC
Yesterday, the #CDNCharter Statement for the Ban on Importing Goods Made with Forced Labour Act (Bill #C35), was tabled in Parliament (@HoCChamber). ow.ly/sGHZ50ZZtkl #CdnLaw #HoC
(1/2) Yesterday, the #CDNCharter Statement for the Safe Social Media Act (Bill #C34), was tabled in Parliament (@HoCChamber). justice.gc.ca/eng/csj-sjc/pl… #CdnLaw #HoC
(2/2) Charter Statements are required for each new government bill. They identify the potential effects of a bill on #CDNCharter rights and freedoms. #CDNLaw
(1/2) It is with great pleasure that I announce the appointment of Gabrielle M.S. Beaulieu as a Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario, Family Court, in Ottawa (@SCJOntario_en). canada.ca/en/department-just…
(2/2) An alumna of @uOttawa and @LoyolaLaw, Justice Beaulieu was called to the Ontario Bar in 2012. Founder of Orbis - Beaulieu Professional Corporation, she practised family law as a lawyer, collaborative lawyer, mediator and children’s lawyer.
(1/2) It is with great pleasure that I announce the elevation of the Honourable Julie Audet as Regional Senior Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario for the East Region (@SCJOntario_en). canada.ca/en/department-just…
(2/2) An alumna of @uOttawa and @OsgoodeNews, Justice Audet earned her law degrees in 1996 and an LL.M. in family law in 2011. Prior to her appointment to the Bench in 2017, she practised as a family lawyer, mediator and collaborative practitioner.
(1/2) Last week, the #CDNCharter Statement for the Canadian Fuel Affordability Act (Bill #C38), was tabled in Parliament (@HoCChamber). #CdnLaw #HoC justice.gc.ca/eng/csj-sjc/pl…
(2/2) Charter Statements are required for each new government bill. They identify the potential effects of a bill on #CDNCharter rights and freedoms.
(1/2) It is with great pleasure that I announce the appointment of Malcolm M. Lavoie, K.C. as a Justice of the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta in Edmonton. canada.ca/en/department-just…
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Alberta
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(2/2) An alumnus of @UBC, @LSEnews, @mcgillu and @Harvard_Law, Justice Lavoie was called to the Alberta Bar in 2013. He taught law at @UAlberta and served as the Deputy Minister of Justice and Deputy Attorney General of Alberta. He was appointed King’s Counsel in 2024.