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26 January 2012 Ministers discuss justice, public safety issuesFederal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for justice and public safety participated in-depth discussions during a meeting in Charlottetown, P.E.I. New Brunswick was represented by Justice and Consumer Affairs Minister Marie-Claude Blais and Public Safety Minister and Solicitor General Robert Trevors. From left, seated: Daniel Shewchuck, Nunavut; federal Public Safety ... |
25 September 2011 Portage Atlantic students recognizedA ceremony was held on Sept. 25 in Hampton to recognize 42 young people for their completion of various stages of the residential and aftercare components of the Portage Atlantic Program. Justice and Consumer Affairs Minister and Attorney General Marie-Claude Blais joined Russell H. T. King, chair of Portage Atlantic, ... |
19 August 2011 Minister Blais participates in a round table on justiceMarie-Claude Blais, minister of justice and consumer affairs as well as attorney general, participated Friday in a round table discussion on justice-related matters in Moncton. The event was organized by federal Justice Minister Rob Nicholson. From left: Senator John Wallace; Nicholson; Blais; and Robert Goguen, MP for Moncton-Dieppe-Riverview. |
13 May 2011 Moncton Law Courts officially openThe new Moncton Law Courts building was officially opened today. From left: Oscar Masimengo, sheriff; Pierre Arsenault, associate chief judge, provincial court; David Smith, chief justice, Court of Queen's Bench; Ernest Drapeau, chief justice of New Brunswick; Premier David Alward; Marie-Claude Blais, minister of justice and consumer affairs as well ... |
04 February 2011 Provision of court-ordered psychiatric assessments.Justice and Consumer Affairs Minister Marie-Claude Blais signed a four-year agreement with the New Brunswick Medical Society for the provision of court-ordered psychiatric assessments. From left: Blais and Dr. Allison Kennedy, president of the medical society. |
22 October 2010 Blais receives Queen's counselAttorney General and Minister of Justice and Consumer Affairs Marie-Claude Blais was officially sworn in as Queen's counsel today. The appointment was confirmed during a private ceremony held at the Court of Appeal in Fredericton before Chief Justice Ernest Drapeau. Blais, who was appointed as a member of executive council ... |
12 October 2010 Great SealLt.-Gov. Graydon Nicholas presents the Great Seal of New Brunswick to Attorney General Marie-Claude Blais, Q.C., during the swearing-in ceremony for members of the Executive Council. Premier David Alward attended the event. |
12 October 2010 New ministerPremier David Alward and the members of the Executive Council were sworn in at a ceremony held on Oct. 12 at the Legislative Assembly in Fredericton. From left: Alward; and Marie-Claude Blais, who signs the register to become Attorney General and Minister of Justice and Consumer Affairs. |
20 August 2010 Construction in final phase at Moncton Law CourtsThe new Moncton Law Courts are in the final stages of construction and scheduled for completion this fall. Justice and Consumer Affairs Minister Bernard LeBlanc and Local Government Minister Chris Collins visited the site. From left: LeBlanc; Collins; and Loren Speiran, an employee with the Department of Supply and Services ... |
12 May 2010 New publication for youth in careA new booklet has been produced that explains the rights and responsibilities of young people who are going through the experience of being placed in care. Entitled What's My Role: A youth guide to child protection, the booklet was produced by the Public Legal Education and Information Service of New ... |
11 May 2010 New ministerial role, appointments and changes to cabinet announcedA new minister responsible for public engagement was appointed today by Premier Shawn Graham, and one minister added deputy premier to his responsibilities. In addition, vacancies in the cabinet were filled by adding two new ministers to cabinet, and with one minister changing portfolio. From left: Graham; Lt.-Gov. Graydon ... |
11 May 2010 New ministerial role, appointments and changes to cabinet announcedA new minister responsible for public engagement was appointed today by Premier Shawn Graham, and one minister added deputy premier to his responsibilities. In addition, vacancies in the cabinet were filled by adding two new ministers to cabinet, and with one minister changing portfolio. From left: Justice and Consumer ... |
11 May 2010 New ministerial role, appointments and changes to cabinet announcedA new minister responsible for public engagement was appointed today by Premier Shawn Graham, and one minister added deputy premier to his responsibilities. In addition, vacancies in the cabinet were filled by adding two new ministers to cabinet, and with one minister changing portfolio. From left: Justice and Consumer ... |
15 April 2010 Law Week activitiesA new informative website is among the initiatives that will help mark Law Day, April 15, in the province. |
10 December 2009 Victim Services production wins international awardA video showing how youth victims of crime may be supported by the Department of Public Safety's victim services division has won an international award. The Public Legal Education and Information Service of New Brunswick (PLEIS-NB) and the Department of Public Safety collaborated to create You are not alone – ... |
03 December 2009 Joint working group to examine legislation to protect children’s privacyA joint working group between the Department of Justice and Consumer Affairs and the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate has been formed to review legislative changes that would better protect the personal information of children posted online. Justice and Consumer Affairs Minister Michael Murphy and Child and Youth ... |
30 October 2009 Federal/provincial/territorial ministers address justice, public safety issuesFederal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for justice and public safety concluded their annual meeting following after in-depth discussions about key justice and public safety issues facing Canadians. |
21 October 2009 Crown prosecutor receives Robert William AwardCrown Prosecutor William Corby has received this year’s Robert Murray Award in part for his reputation of being approachable and available to fellow prosecutors seeking his advice and guidance. The award is presented annually by the New Brunswick Crown Prosecutors Association. |
30 September 2009 New information materials released to help prevent elder abuseNew information materials were released today to prevent elder abuse in New Brunswick. Minister of State for Seniors Brian Kenny and the Public Legal Education and Information Service of New Brunswick (PLEIS-NB) made the announcement today, the International Day of Older Persons. |
27 July 2009 Publications on family support now availableA new series of booklets on the Family Support Orders Service (FSOS) is now available, thanks to a partnership between the Department of Justice and Consumer Affairs and Public Legal Education and Information Service of New Brunswick (PLEIS-NB). Pictured: Justice and Consumer Affairs Minister Michael Murphy; and Deborah Doherty, PLEIS-NB ... |
02 June 2009 Pilot project, committee established in response to family justice reportA pilot project for the family division of the Court of Queen’s Bench will be among the priorities of a committee established to implement the recommendations of the Access to Family Justice Task Force, Justice and Consumer Affairs Minister T.J. Burke announced today. |
01 June 2009 Road safety and injury prevention are focus of community outreach tourThis year''s Be Safe. Be Smart, an interactive road safety awareness campaign, was officially launched at Leo Hayes High School in Fredericton. Justice and Consumer Affairs Minister T.J. Burke joined students, law enforcement officials and others as the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) launched the tour, which also encourages ... |
28 April 2009 Research grant presentedJustice and Consumer Affairs Minister T.J. Burke presented a research grant worth $30,000 on behalf of the Women’s Issues Branch to Carmen Gill, director of the Muriel McQueen Fergusson Centre for Family Violence Research. The grant will be used to help evaluate the Domestic Violence Court pilot project in Moncton. |
10 September 2008 New motorists encouraged to use First Chance programNew motorists are being encouraged by the provincial government to take advantage of a program offering significant savings on automobile insurance. Pictured: Justice and Consumer Affairs Minister T.J. Burke gives First Chance discount certificates to four new drivers with the TADD Bellisle High School. |
18 December 2007 Saint John courthouse project will be public-private partnershipArchitectural drawings were unveiled today for a new $47 million Saint John courthouse which will be built through a public-private partnership. |