Department of Justice (Canada)

Department Of Justice (Canada)

Coordinates: 45°25′13″N 75°42′13″W / 45.42028°N 75.70361°W / 45.42028; -75.70361

Departments of the Government of Canada

Justice
Minister Rob Nicholson
Established 1868
Responsibilities Supreme Court

Criminal law

Penal system

Employees Over 5,000
Department Website

The purpose of the Department of Justice (French: Ministère de la Justice du Canada) is to ensure that the Canadian justice system is fair, accessible and efficient. The Department also represents the Canadian government in legal matters. Almost all lawyers in the federal government are employed by Justice and are dispatched to manage the legal affairs of the other departments and agencies.

The headquarters of the Department of Justice is located at 275 Sparks Street.

The current Minister of Justice (and Attorney General) is Rob Nicholson.

Read more about Department Of Justice (Canada):  Justice Canada Current Structure, History of The Department, Current Initiatives

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