Ministry of the Attorney General
| Ministry of the Attorney General | |
|---|---|
| Type | Government agency |
Ministry of the Attorney General is a provincial government ministry in Ontario.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- October 2013: The ministry co-chairs the committee responsible for implementing the First Nations Representation on Ontario Juries report. Assistant Deputy Attorney General Irwin Glasberg represents the ministry as a co-chair of the implementation group.[2]
- May 2015: The ministry was accused of ignoring pleas for information regarding jury representation for three years until the courts intervened. Nishnawbe Aski Nation requested that the ministry formally re-commit to efforts to identify and resolve issues with First Nation representation on juries. The ministry launched an appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada regarding jury roll representation.[3]
- February 2020: The ministry indicated a willingness to enter into negotiations with First Nations regarding cannabis. Scott McLeod planned to meet with provincial representatives in Toronto following an opening for negotiations from this ministry.[4]
- March 2026: The ministry includes the Indigenous Justice Division, which is overseen by an assistant deputy attorney general.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Record-breaking Little NHL tournament features 271 participating teams", Anishinabek News, 16 March 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "UOI counsel on committee to study jury representation", Anishinabek News, 23 October 2013 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Nishnawbe Aski Nation responds to Kokopenace Supreme Court Ruling", Anishinabek News, 21 May 2015 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Cannabis age restriction to change for Nipissing First Nation jobs", Anishinabek News, 24 February 2020 (archived copy; original article).