Department Of Justice (Canada)
Coordinates: 45°25′13″N 75°42′13″W / 45.42028°N 75.70361°W / 45.42028; -75.70361
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Departments of the Government of Canada |
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| 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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