http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/ en-ca florence.king@ontario.ca florence.king@ontario.ca http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20091106-cria-nr.asp A new mobile command vehicle will allow the Community Oriented Response Unit of the London Police Service to respond to, and coordinate, investigations of large scale emergencies and more effectively assist in the search for missing persons throughout the community. 6 Nov 2009 9:30:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20091027-goodgov-nr.asp A comprehensive bill introduced today would, if passed, improve clarity, increase transparency, and enhance accountability in the province's laws, regulations and systems. 27 Oct 2009 12:30:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20091026-famjus-nr.asp Restraining orders in Ontario have been strengthened to improve the security of those suffering from domestic violence, most of whom are women and children. 26 Oct 2009 12:30:00 EST https://www.oiprd.on.ca/cms/ Today the Office of the Independent Police Review Director (OIPRD) will open its doors ensuring Ontarians have an effective, fair and transparent police complaints system. 19 Oct 2009 9:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20091008-lao-nr.asp Five legal aid advisory groups will have the benefit of Justice Sidney Linden's expertise as they work together to improve the legal aid system. 8 Oct 2009 9:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20091002-jpto-nr.asp The province has appointed four new justices of the peace to the Ontario Court of Justice in the Toronto Region. In total, 13 justice of the peace appointments have been made across Ontario and will be effective on October 14, 2009. 2 October 2009 14:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20091002-jpcenwest-nr.asp The province has appointed five new justices of the peace to the Ontario Court of Justice in the Central West Region. In total, 13 justice of the peace appointments have been made across Ontario and will be effective October 14, 2009. 2 October 2009 14:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20091002-jpwest-nr.asp The province has appointed four new justices of the peace to the Ontario Court of Justice in Western Ontario. In total, 13 justice of the peace appointments have been made across Ontario and will be effective on October 14, 2009. 2 October 2009 14:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20091002-judges-nr.asp Two new judges have been appointed to the Ontario Court of Justice effective October 14, 2009. 2 October 2009 14:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20090929-tobacco-nr.asp Ontario filed a $50 billion lawsuit today against a group of tobacco companies seeking damages for past and ongoing health care costs linked to tobacco-related illness. 29 September 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20090923-land-nr.asp Michael Gottheil has been nominated, subject to review by the Standing Committee on Government Agencies, to lead the Environment and Land Use Planning Cluster. This cluster includes the Assessment Review Board, the Board of Negotiation, the Environmental Review Tribunal and the Ontario Municipal Board. 23 September 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20090918-case-nr.asp A new case management master, Mr. Robert Muir, has been appointed by the province to the Superior Court of Justice in Toronto, effective September 25, 2009. 18 September 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20090918-judges-nr.asp Two judges have been appointed to the Ontario Court of Justice effective September 30, 2009. 18 September 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20090908-lao-nr.asp Ontario is investing in Ontario's legal aid system to protect our most vulnerable and help to drive significant reforms in our family and criminal courts. 8 September 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20090831-ab-nr.asp First Nations, Inuit and Métis victims of crime in Sudbury will have access to the services they need to complete the healing process. 31 August 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20090831-cria-nr.asp The Greater Sudbury Police Service is improving crime reporting and the ability to search for missing persons and uncover grow ops with funds from the Attorney General's Civil Remedies Grant Program. 31 August 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20090817-appt-bn.asp The province has appointed Mr. Justice Marc Bode as a Regional Senior Judge of the Ontario Court of Justice, effective August 12, 2009. 17 August 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20090812-ab-nr.asp First Nations, Inuit and Métis victims of crime in Hamilton will have greater access to the community services they need to complete the healing process. 12 August 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20090728-cria-nr.asp The Kapuskasing OPP detachment is buying new radar equipment thanks to a grant from the Attorney General's Civil Remedies Grant Program. 28 July 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20090727-ab-nr.asp First Nation, Métis and Inuit victims of crime in northeast Ontario will have access to new services and a new traditional healing space funded through the Aboriginal Victims Support Grant Program. 27 July 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20090727-cria-nr.asp The Timmins Police Service will soon be able to respond to emergencies faster with a new command and logistics vehicle for its Emergency Response Team. 27 July 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20090724-cornwall-nr.asp The residents of Cornwall now have improved access to justice services with the completion of a major renovation and expansion of their courthouse. 24 July 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20090723-cria-sf-nr.asp The Smiths Falls Police Service is installing new video cameras in its fleet of patrol cars. 23 July 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20090722-cria-nr.asp The Kingston Police Service is purchasing new computer equipment and receiving specialized training to help make the Internet safer for children. 22 July 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20090721-cria-nr.asp The Durham Regional Police Service is buying a new mobile command vehicle as the result of a grant from the Attorney General's Civil Remedies for Illicit Activities Program. 21 July 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20090714-opp-ori-nr.asp The Ontario Provincial Police is receiving additional support to fight organized crime, strengthen its asset forfeiture capabilities and prevent crime in communities across the province. 14 July 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20090713-sarnia-nr.asp The Sarnia Police Service will be able to purchase new equipment that will help it fight crime as the result of a grant from the Attorney General's Civil Remedies for Illicit Activities program. 13 July 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20090713-chatham-nr.asp The Chatham-Kent Police Service will purchase new equipment to help in its fight against drug and weapons trafficking as a result of a grant from the Attorney General's Civil Remedies for Illicit Activities program. 13 July 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20090625-cria-cobourg-nr.asp The Cobourg Police Service is receiving a grant from the Attorney General's Civil Remedies for Illicit Activities program for a new interview room that will give victims of crime increased privacy when they are working with police and making statements. 25 June 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20090625-abor-nr.asp New funding through the Aboriginal Victims Support Grant will help two Aboriginal organizations in Peterborough develop projects that will support the healing process of First Nations, Inuit and Métis victims of crime. 25 June 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20090625-cria-peter-nr.asp Ontario is helping the Peterborough-Lakefield Community Police Service purchase new equipment to help in its fight against organized crime and drugs. 25 June 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20090624-abor-ma.asp 24 June 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20090624-cria-peter-ma.asp 24 June 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20090624-cria-cobourg-ma.asp 24 June 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20090618-abor-nr.asp Aboriginal communities across the province will benefit from grants provided to develop projects that help First Nations, Métis and Inuit victims of crime. 1 June 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20090605-judge-nr.asp The province has appointed six new judges to the Ontario Court of Justice, effective June 17, 2009. 1 June 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20090601-jot-nr.asp Ontario is taking the next step in reducing criminal court delay by moving the Justice on Target strategy into two of the province's busiest criminal courthouses - Brampton and Old City Hall. 1 June 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20090528-vbr-nr.asp A new Ontario law taking effect today will allow for victims of child pornography, hate crimes and other offences to sue offenders for damages. 28 May 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20090527-jot-nr.asp Seven initiatives to tackle delays in the criminal court process have been identified during the first phase of Ontario's Justice on Target strategy. 27 May 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20090521-case-nr.asp The province has appointed a new case management master of the Superior Court of Justice in Toronto effective May 13, 2009. 21 May 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20090430-vawards-nr.asp Ontario is calling for nominations for awards that honour the accomplishments of people who help and support victims of crime. 30 April 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20090430-slink-nr.asp Rogers Wireless, Ericsson Canada Inc. and the Ontario government mark the 10th anniversary of SupportLink. The program was developed to help prevent violence against women and provide support to those in danger. 30 April 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20090429-tsa-nr.asp Proposed amendments to Ontario's Ticket Speculation Act to be introduced today would, if passed, help ensure that Ontario consumers have fair access to tickets for their favourite concerts, sporting events and theatrical performances. 29 April 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20090424-dv-nr.asp Ontario is supporting a new justice initiative designed to better protect victims of domestic violence in London. 24 April 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20090417-fam-nr.asp Families dealing with woman abuse in London's Muslim community will benefit from a new program to better support victims and help break the cycle of violence. 17 April 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20090407-towest-nr.asp Ontario is building a new courthouse in the west end of Toronto that will improve access to justice by increasing the availability of modern, accessible and secure justice services for the community. 7 April 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20090330-jp-nr.asp The province has appointed two new Justices of the Peace to the Ontario Court of Justice, effective April 8, 2009. 30 March 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20090330-para-nr.asp A fully regulated paralegal system protects consumers and gives Ontarians a choice of qualified legal services. 30 March 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20090323-account-nr.asp Ontario is proposing new legislation that would, if passed, help ensure greater public transparency for the accounting profession while providing their governing bodies with new powers to better protect consumers. 23 March 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20090320-acj-nr.asp Ontario is supporting the expansion of two initiatives that will increase access to justice for London's Aboriginal community. 20 March 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20090304-health-nr.asp Ontario has introduced new legislation that would, if passed, allow the government to sue tobacco companies for alleged wrongdoing to recover past and ongoing health care costs borne by Ontario taxpayers due to tobacco-related illness. 4 March 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20090227-jp-nr.asp The province has appointed two new justices of the peace to the Ontario Court of Justice, effective March 4, 2009. 27 February 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20090226-gangs-nr.asp Having police, Crown attorneys and other justice professionals working together under one roof is making a measurable difference in the fight against crime. 26 February 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20090225-smufj-nr.asp A team of students from the University of Toronto has won the Ministry of the Attorney General's "Sign" Me Up For Justice contest. 25 February 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20090220-judge-nr.asp The province has appointed a new judge to the Ontario Court of Justice, effective March 4, 2009. 20 February 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20090213-mundell-nr.asp His Honour, Justice Robert J. Sharpe, is the recipient of the 2008 David W. Mundell Medal. 13 February 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20090205-quinte-nr.asp The new Quinte consolidated courthouse will be located in Belleville on a parcel of land in the downtown core at 194 Coleman Street, near City Hall. 5 February 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20090202-tbay-nr.asp The new Thunder Bay consolidated courthouse will be located right downtown, between Brodie and Archibald streets, south of Miles Street. 2 February 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20092601-acj-nr.asp Ontario is supporting the expansion of a court program that will increase access to justice for Aboriginal communities in Kitchener-Waterloo. 26 Jan 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20092001-acj-nr.asp Ontario is supporting a new justice initiative that will help to strengthen First Nations, Metis and Inuit communities in Simcoe County. 20 Jan 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20091901-mcc-nr.asp Ontario and the Niagara Region are putting up a united front in the fight against serious crime. 19 Jan 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20091601-judges-nr.asp The province has appointed three judges to the Ontario Court of Justice, effective January 28, 2009. 16 Jan 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/20091201-acj-nr.asp Ontario is supporting a new justice initiative that will help to strengthen First Nations, Metis and Inuit communities in Ottawa. 12 Jan 2009 12:00:00 EST