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Report on crime and justice statistics

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This report is the first Public’s Right to Know publication on crime and justice data for Alberta. Data presented is a combination of data collected by the former Ministry of Justice and Solicitor... More ≫

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This report is the first Public’s Right to Know publication on crime and justice data for Alberta. Data presented is a combination of data collected by the former Ministry of Justice and Solicitor General and data reported to Statistics Canada by police services across Alberta. Data is presented for a five-year period.

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Ministry of Human Services' response to the Office of the Auditor General's report, 2013

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Overview, conclusion and specific responses to the recommendations in the Office of the Auditor General's report. Also included is a plan for transformational changes for the Office of the Public... More ≫

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Overview, conclusion and specific responses to the recommendations in the Office of the Auditor General's report. Also included is a plan for transformational changes for the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (OPGT).

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Interim report to Alberta Justice phase one : stakeholder input on the single trial court initiative

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At the beginning of April invitations, along with the discussion paper, A Single Trial Court as a Focus for Reform and a Catalyst for Change, were sent out to various stakeholders involved in the... More ≫

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At the beginning of April invitations, along with the discussion paper, A Single Trial Court as a Focus for Reform and a Catalyst for Change, were sent out to various stakeholders involved in the Alberta justice system. Invitees included lawyers, court clerks, members of the police service and others directly involved in the legal system such as mediators and arbitrators. As well, members of organizations such as sexual assault centres, Aboriginal groups, elder care associations, mental health associations, crime and violence prevention organizations and justice groups specific to various ethnic communities attended. Involved members of the community were also included such as victim’s services volunteers, members of Youth Justice Committees, as were provincial and municipal politicians, academics and psychologists.

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A single trial court as a focus for reform and a catalyst for change

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A series of public consultations and recent polling research have shown that many Albertans have a worrisome level of confidence in certain aspects of the system of justice in this province. The... More ≫

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A series of public consultations and recent polling research have shown that many Albertans have a worrisome level of confidence in certain aspects of the system of justice in this province. The findings indicate an attitude amongst Albertans that while the justice system is good, certain steps need to be taken to make it better.

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Report of the Task Force on the Criminal Justice System and its Impact on the Indian and Metis People of Alberta

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The Task Force was appointed in January 1990 to complete a review of the criminal justice system in Alberta as it relates to Indian and Métis people and to provide a report for the Solicitor... More ≫

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The Task Force was appointed in January 1990 to complete a review of the criminal justice system in Alberta as it relates to Indian and Métis people and to provide a report for the Solicitor General of Canada and the Solicitor General of Alberta, which identifies any problems and proposes solutions to ensure the Indian and Métis people receive fair, just and equitable treatment at all stages of the criminal justice process in Alberta. This report on the work of the Task Force on the Criminal Justice System lists the terms of reference and the recommendations made concerning Indian and Métis people in Alberta.

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