During consultations held by the federal government over the past year, many victims of crime shared stories of their interactions with the criminal justice system.

Many participants expressed a desire for victims of crime to be kept better informed and involved at every stage of the judicial process, calling for an increased understanding of the needs of victims.  It is because of these consultations, the Conservative government introduced the Victims Bill of Rights.

This new legislation aims to ensure that victims are at the heart of our judicial system and that they have the right to:

1.      Information
2.      Protection
3.      Participation
4.      Restitution

The Conservative government wants crime victims across this country to know that we have listened to their concerns and that we are on their side. Victims will have enforceable rights; they will be treated with the respect and fairness that they deserve.

I’m Brad Trost, your Member of Parliament in Saskatoon-Humboldt. You can reach my office in Saskatoon at 975-6133. Feel free to drop by my two offices for a visit: Saskatoon (Monday to Friday) or Humboldt (Tuesday and Wednesday). I always appreciate your feedback.