Department of Justice Canada

The Department of Justice has the mandate to support the dual roles of the Minister of Justice and the Attorney General of Canada. The Department also works to ensure the federal government is supported by high-quality legal services, and the justice system is fair, relevant, accessible, and reflective of Canadian values.

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Learn about the development of the Indigenous Justice Strategy

In consultation and cooperation with Indigenous and provincial and territorial partners, Justice Canada is developing an Indigenous Justice Strategy to address systemic discrimination and the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the justice system.
Find out about the development of Canada’s Black Justice Strategy

Find out about the development of Canada’s Black Justice Strategy

Canada’s Black Justice Strategy is being developed by the federal government to address anti-Black racism and systemic discrimination that has led to the overrepresentation of Black people in the criminal justice system, including as victims of crime.