June 21, 2010 - The Honourable Rob Nicholson, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announces that Sue O'Sullivan has been appointed to the position of Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime Sue has worked with and advocated for victims of crime since her career in policing began in 1981, and has continually advocated to increase the efficiency of services to victims. The appointment is effective August 16th, 2010.

June 17, 2010 - The Government of Canada tables Air India Flight 182: A Canadian Tragedy, the final report of the Commission of Inquiry into the Investigation of the Bombing of Air India Flight 182. “The destruction of Air India Flight 182 remains the worst terrorist attack in Canadian history.  It was a cowardly, despicable and senseless act,” said Prime Minister Stephen Harper.  “Our Government launched this inquiry to bring closure to those who still grieve and to ensure that measures are taken to prevent such a tragedy in the future.”   Click here to see this final report.

June 17, 2010 - The Senate of Canada adopts at Third Reading Bill C-268, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (minimum sentence for offences involving trafficking of persons under the age of eighteen years). The legislation will now be sent to the Governor General of Canada for Royal Assent.  Bill C-268 will amend Canada’s Criminal Code to introduce a new human trafficking offence specifically addressing child traffickers. The new law will provide a minimum sentence of five years imprisonment for anyone convicted of trafficking a minor in Canada and a minimum of six years imprisonment for cases with aggravating factors.  Victims of Violence is very pleased by the passage of this legislation and congratulates MP Joy Smith on her Private Members Bill overcoming the final hurdle to become law.

June 15, 2010 - The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, and Senator Claude Carignan, announce legislation to end the early release of criminals and increase offender accountability, while strengthening the rights of victims. Public Safety Canada.

June 1, 2010 - The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, and Senator Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu announce the tabling of a bill that will amend the Old Age Security Act and terminate payment of Old Age Security benefits to convicted criminals. Human Resources and Skills Development Canada.

May 11, 2010 - The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, and the Honourable Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu, Senator, announce legislation to eliminate pardons for serious crimes. Public Safety Canada.

May 6, 2010 -The Honourable Rob Nicholson, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and the Honourable Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu, Senator, announce the introduction of legislation to help protect children from online sexual exploitation, by requiring suppliers of Internet services to report online child pornography.  Justice Canada.

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