Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Sean Fraser speaks at a news conference on a new bill aimed to address hate crimes, on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Sept. 19, 2025. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang
The Liberal government has tabled legislation aiming to protect victims of intimate partner and sexual violence, while expanding measures to protect children from predators.
“We have an opportunity to better protect kids who are at risk of exploitation, and to address very real concerns about violence against women, including violence that could be fatal,” Justice Minister Sean Fraser said during a Dec. 9 press conference.
