Enhancing Access to Justice Act

The provincial government is proposing legislation that will put victims of crime first, protect children and keep our communities safe.

We’re proposing updates to the Victims’ Bill of Rights, 1995 and its regulations to expand the list of crimes for which victims can sue for emotional distress and related bodily harm. This includes terrorism, vehicle theft, human trafficking and hate related crimes targeting places of worship.

We’re protecting children and youth by proposing to ban the growth of recreational cannabis in homes that offer childcare services.

Through amendments to the Coroners Act, we will bring justice and closure to family members of construction workers who have lost their lives on the job.

The Enhancing Access to Justice Act, 2023 is another step this government is taking to build safer communities, support victims of crime, hold offenders accountable, and protect children and youth.

Learn More: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1003903/ontario-introducing-legislation-to-support-victims-of-crime-and-enhance-community-safety