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House Hansard - 55

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 7, 2022 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 55 - Apr/7/22
Mr. Stephen Ellis (Cumberland—Colchester, CPC)
  • Apr/7/22 3:11:00 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, imagine being a victim of Canada's worst ever mass shooting where 23 lives were senselessly taken, including that of a baby. The federal government has promised an advocate. For seven months the position of the federal ombudsman for the victims of crime remains unfilled. It has not been filled in due time as promised by the Minister of Justice. Despite the efforts of the Mass Casualty Commission, affected families have nowhere to turn because of this unfilled vacancy. When will the minister do right by the families, all Nova Scotians and many others affected, and appoint a victims advocate?
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Context: House Hansard - 55 - Apr/7/22
Hon. David Lametti (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Lib.)
  • Apr/7/22 3:11:45 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I extend my support and condolences to all of those families affected. I can assure the hon. member, this House and all Canadians that the filling of that position is moving in due course according to the rules of fair hiring we have put in place, and I would expect that announcement will be made very soon. We have invested in victims across Canada in a variety of programs. We will continue to do that. Victims remain at the centre of what we do— Some hon. members: Oh, oh!
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Context: House Hansard - 55 - Apr/7/22
Hon. David Lametti
  • Apr/7/22 3:12:36 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I was concluding by saying that we support victims. They are at the centre of all the reform we are doing, and we will make that announcement very soon.
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