Calendar of Consultation and Engagement Activities Being Undertaken by the Department of Justice Canada in 2022

Date Title of the Consultation Activity Purpose Target Clientele Additional Information
October 17, 2022 to January 13, 2023 Reforming the criminal law regarding HIV non-disclosure

To seek public input on possible criminal law reforms related to HIV non-disclosure

 Stakeholders, persons with lived experiences, and the public, particularly those interested in public health and 2SLGBTQI+ issues
September 1, 2021 to March 31, 2023 Justice Data Modernization Initiative - Research on overrepresentation: Discussions with stakeholders

Justice Canada’s Research and Statistics Division approached organizations and experts serving Indigenous, Black and racialized communities to explore their interest in leading or being engaged in research under the Justice Data Modernization Initiative, as well as their advice on the initiative’s research plan and specific research projects. Under this initiative, Justice Canada commissioned and conducted research to address the overrepresentation of Indigenous, Black and racialized people in the criminal justice system. The objectives were to ensure stakeholders were aware of the initiative, have an opportunity to inform the research plan, as well as to lead or be engaged in specific research projects.

 Various stakeholders including academics, ethnic groups, advocacy groups, Indigenous organizations N/A