News - Ministry of the Attorney General

1. Supporting Victims Of Domestic Violence

   A program that helps victims of domestic violence navigate the court system is now available in all court districts across the province.

   April 26, 2012 9:15 AM | Ministry of the Attorney General
2. Honouring Front Line Providers Of Victim Services

   Ontario honoured those whose work helps victims of crime rebuild their lives in a ceremony at Queen's Park today.
   

   April 24, 2012 10:25 AM | Ministry of the Attorney General
3. New Judge Appointed To The Ontario Court Of Justice

   The Province has appointed a new judge to the Ontario Court of Justice, effective April 25, 2012.

   April 16, 2012 11:00 AM | Ministry of the Attorney General
4. Statement From Attorney General On Ontario's Tobacco Litigation

   Ontario has achieved another milestone in its efforts to recover past and ongoing health-care costs borne by Ontario taxpayers due to tobacco-related illness.

   April 5, 2012 10:00 AM | Ministry of the Attorney General
5. Honouring Excellence In Legal Writing

   Allen Linden and Kent Roach are the recipients of the 2011 David Walter Mundell Medal.

   March 22, 2012 11:15 AM | Ministry of the Attorney General
6. Making A Difference For Victims And Their Families

   Ontario will be recognizing individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions in the field of victim services.

   February 7, 2012 6:00 PM | Ministry of the Attorney General
7. Statement From Attorney General John Gerretsen On Tobacco Litigation

   The Province has achieved a milestone in its efforts to recover past and ongoing health-care costs borne by Ontario taxpayers due to tobacco-related illness.

   January 6, 2012 8:00 AM | Ministry of the Attorney General
8. Attorney General Responds To Wrongful Conviction

   The government is providing Joseph Dean Webber with $392,500, plus legal costs, in compensation for his wrongful conviction and imprisonment.

   December 21, 2011 2:00 PM | Ministry of the Attorney General
9. Reviewing Old Liquor Delivery Services Rules

   Ontario is reviewing old liquor delivery services rules that hinder companies and impede organizations providing social good in communities.

   December 5, 2011 3:40 PM | Ministry of the Attorney General
10. Strengthening Human Rights In Ontario

    Ontario is taking the next step to strengthen the human rights system to provide faster, more accessible justice for those who have faced discrimination and to ensure better protection of the human rights Ontarians cherish.

    August 12, 2011 12:30 PM | Ministry of the Attorney General
11. Enhancing First Nations Representation On Juries

    Former Supreme Court of Canada Justice, the Honourable Frank Iacobucci, will review the process for including individuals living in First Nations reserve communities on the province's jury rolls.

    August 11, 2011 6:00 PM | Ministry of the Attorney General
12. Six New Justices Of The Peace And Two Regional Senior Justices Of The Peace Appointed To Ontario Court Of Justice

    The Province has appointed six new justices of the peace to the Ontario Court of Justice, effective July 29, 2011. They were assigned to their regions by Associate Chief Justice/Coordinator of Justices of the Peace John A. Payne.

    July 28, 2011 11:00 AM | Ministry of the Attorney General
13. Helping Victims Of Hate Crimes In Ottawa
    A new project run by Jewish Family Services of Ottawa will receive support to help victims of hate crimes.
    July 27, 2011 2:15 PM | Ministry of the Attorney General
14. 
    Supporting Windsor Police

    Windsor Police Service now has new technology to better support victims and protect families in the community.

    July 14, 2011 3:15 PM | Ministry of the Attorney General
15. 
    Breaking The Cycle Of Violence

    A London project will help address family violence in immigrant and refugee communities.

    July 11, 2011 10:15 AM | Ministry of the Attorney General