Bill Detail
An Act to enact the Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime Act, to amend the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights and to establish a framework for implementing the rights of victims of crime
This enactment establishes the Office of the Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime, sets out the Ombudsperson’s powers, duties and functions and makes consequential amendments to certain acts. It also amends the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights to enhance some of the rights granted to victims of crime and establishes a framework for implementing those rights.
This bill creates a formal Office of the Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime, giving it more defined powers and duties. The Ombudsperson will support victims by helping them access federal services and programs, and by reviewing complaints about these services. The bill also strengthens victims' rights under the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights and establishes how these rights will be put into practice.