Delivered on May 29, 2017

Mr. Speaker, as a government we have committed in our mandate to improve access to justice by making family law duty counsel services available to assist people representing themselves in court.  Today, I would like to provide an update on how this government is meeting and exceeding that commitment with an initiative to assist residents involved in civil or family justice matters.

Delivered on May 26, 2017

Delivered on May 26, 2017

Mr. Speaker, the Government of the Northwest Territories made a commitment in its mandate to work to resolve outstanding land, resources and self-government agreements during the term of our government. I would like to update Members today on the work our government is doing to fulfill that commitment.

Yellowknife, le 20 avril 2017 – Après le dépôt du projet de loi fédéral sur le cannabis devant la Chambre des communes la semaine dernière, le gouvernement des Territoires du Nord-Ouest (GTNO) a entrepris le travail qui pavera la voie à la légalisation.

Yellowknife, le 23 mars 2017 – Le ministre de la Justice, Louis Sebert, des dirigeants de la région de Fort Smith et des membres de la communauté se sont réunis aujourd’hui pour le lancement officiel des travaux de construction de la nouvelle Unité des femmes du Complexe correctionnel de Fort Smith.

Delivered on March 3, 2017

Mr. Speaker, as a government we have committed in our mandate to improve access to justice for the residents of the NWT. Today, I am pleased to announce an initiative that will assist residents involved in civil or family justice matters.

Delivered on February 28, 2017

Mr. Speaker, our government has committed in its mandate to improve access to information and the protection of privacy, which includes taking a number of steps. Today I would like to provide an update on this work, starting off with information on the comprehensive review of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Mr. Speaker, our government has committed in its mandate to pursue innovative ways to prevent and reduce crime. The Department of Justice recognizes that to make a difference, our response must address the root causes that lead an individual to break the law in the first place.

Hay River, le 9 décembre 2016 – Le ministre de la Justice a annoncé aujourd’hui que Lynne Beck, directrice de l’école secondaire Diamond Jenness de Hay River, a remporté le Prix ministériel 2016 pour la justice réparatrice pour sa contribution significative à l’application de pratiques de justice réparatrice dans son école comme forme alternative de discipline.

Yellowknife, le 23 novembre 2016 – Le ministre de la Justice a publié le rapport d’évaluation du programme de guérison pour hommes A New Day / Un nouveau jour. Ce rapport aidera le ministère à ajuster le programme en vue d’améliorer les résultats pour les hommes qui veulent mettre fin à leurs comportements violents.