Justice ministers’ meeting wraps up in Kananaskis

By Anja Karadeglija A two-day meeting of ministers responsible for justice and public safety at the federal, provincial and territorial levels is set to wrap up in Kananaskis, Alta. today after discussions ranging from bail reform to the role of victims in the criminal justice system. Federal Justice Minister Sean Fraser said it was an opportunity for every province and territory to be represented in discussions about “all of the issues in Canada that touch on justice and public safety.” Fraser told The Canadian Press Thursday those discussions also covered the three justice bills the federal government is bringing forward this fall. In September, the Liberals introduced a bill targeting hate crimes, and Fraser is set to introduce next week a bill imposing tougher bail and sentencing standards for violent…

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