Mr. Speaker, few services have as direct an impact on our citizens as the policing services provided by the RCMP. This modern relationship continues to develop, providing effective and collaborative policing services in our communities.
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Yellowknife –
August 16, 2019
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Yellowknife –
August 13, 2019
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, during my time as Minister of Justice, I have often spoken about the Corrections Service and the important work they are doing to improve the programming and supports available in our facilities to help address the needs of individuals in our corrections system.
Yellowknife –
May 29, 2019
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, our government committed in its mandate to pursue innovative ways to prevent and reduce crime.
Yellowknife –
May 9, 2019
News Releases
The Governor General of Canada’s Corrections Exemplary Service Medal, Canada’s highest honour for the Corrections Services, has been awarded to six northern professionals.
Yellowknife –
February 27, 2019
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, today is national Pink Shirt Day. I applaud all Members for wearing pink in the House today to symbolize that we will not tolerate bullying of any kind.
Yellowknife –
February 8, 2019
News Releases
Minister of Justice Louis Sebert announced today the appointment of Donovan Frederick Molloy, Q.C., as the new judge of the Territorial Court of the Northwest Territories. This appointment will be effective February 20, 2019.
June 1, 2018
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Delivered on June 1, 2018
February 28, 2018
News Releases
YELLOWKNIFE (February 28, 2018) – Louis Sebert, Minister of Justice, introduced the Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) proposed legislation for legalizing recreational cannabis in the Northwest Territories (NWT) today.
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February 9, 2018
News Releases
YELLOWKNIFE (February 9, 2018) – Twenty-three northerners were awarded the Governor General of Canada’s Corrections Exemplary Service Medal yesterday, the highest honour for corrections services professionals in Canada.
February 8, 2018
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Delivered on February 8, 2018
Mr. Speaker, our mandate has outlined direct actions to improve the lives of Northerners. For the Department of Justice, this includes a commitment to offer programming that meets the rehabilitative needs of inmates.