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This is the package of briefing materials prepared for the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) president's appearance in support of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry appearance at the House of Commons Standing Committee on Science and Research on February 2, 2023.

The Government of Canada is acting to minimize the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Canadians. This webpage was created to provide the latest information on legislative and other measures adopted to protect Canadians in response to the pandemic.

We are working to ensure the Department of Justice work environment remains healthy, safe and secure for our employees during the COVID-19 situation. We are also committed to making sure everyone can easily access the latest confirmed information and guidance from health authorities and...

All Canadians should have an awareness and understanding how new laws and regulations are created. To get started, download and share our infographic and check out the links below for related information.

The Criminal Code is a federal law that includes definitions of most of the criminal offences that the Parliament of Canada has enacted. It is often updated as society evolves and to improve the Canadian criminal process.

On November 29, 2021, the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada introduced a bill to criminalize so-called conversion therapy practices in Canada. Conversion therapy is a practice that seeks to change an individual’s sexual orientation to heterosexual, to change an individual’s...

Graphics, infobites for social media, posters and other resources for learning and to promote awareness of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

The courts are a pillar of Canada’s democracy, an essential service to Canadians, and a critical support to economic activity. However, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, courts were forced to significantly curtail operations in response to physical distancing and other public health and...

The package of briefing materials prepared for Annette Gibbons for the purpose of enabling her to assume the powers, duties and functions of the Deputy Minister for Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Veterans Affairs Canada’s Accessibility Action Plan 2022-2025: Table of contents 1.0 General 1.1 Introduction message 1.2 Process for receiving and dealing with accessibility-related feedback 1.3 Message from the Deputy Minister 1.4 Message from the Accessibility Network 1.5 Accessibility...