February 23, 2010 - Bill C-25, legislation that limits the amount of credit granted for time served in custody prior to conviction and sentencing, comes into force.  With C-25 in force, the amount of credit given for time served is capped at a 1-to-1 ratio; credit is to be given at a ratio of up to 1.5 to 1 only where circumstances justify it; courts are to explain the circumstances that justify a higher ratio; and the pre-sentencing credit ratio is limited to a maximum ratio of 1 to 1 for individuals detained in custody prior to sentencing because of a criminal record or a violation of bail.

February 9, 2010 - Is Safer Internet Day!  It is an internationally recognized day to promote awareness of safe and responsible use of the internet.  The Canadian Centre for Child Protection launches The Door that’s Not Locked, a website designed to raise awareness for parents about what their children are doing online. 

January 28, 2010 - The Honourable Rob Nicholson, of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announces proposals to strengthen how the young offenders system deals with violent and repeat young offenders. Justice Canada.

December 2, 2009 - In response to Cybertip.ca’s recent research findings on child sexual abuse images on the Internet, the Canadian Centre for Child Protection launches a new activity booklet to educate children about child sexual abuse. With support from Bell, the Be Smart, Strong and Safe booklet will be distributed free, to approximately 300,000 Grade 6 students across Canada. Be Smart, Strong, and Safe is part of the centre’s national program called Kids in the Know, which is an interactive safety education program for children.  For more about this program please visit www.kidsintheknow.ca.

November 24, 2009 - The Honourable Rob Nicholson, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and the Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Public Works and Government Services, announce the introduction of legislation to assist in the fight against sexual exploitation of children on the internet by requiring Internet Service Providers to report online child pornography.  Justice Canada.

October 28, 2009 - The Honourable Rob Nicholson, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces the introduction of legislation to end sentence discounts for multiple murders.  The new legislation would allow judges to impose consecutive parole ineligibility periods on offenders who are convicted of more than one first- or second-degree murder.  Justice Canada.

October 23, 2009 - Bill C-25 An Act to amend the Criminal Code (limiting credit for time spent in pre-sentencing custody)  receives Royal Assent.  This bill strictly limits the amount of credit that an offender can be given for time served in custody prior to conviction and sentencing.