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Français : https://facebook.com/servicedespoursuitespenalesduCanada The Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) is a national, independent and accountable prosecuting authority whose main objective is to prosecute federal offences and provides legal advice and assistance to law enforcement. This page is used as a first point of contact with some victims and witnesses of crimes in Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut. If you have been contacted from this account, please respond using the requested mode of contact for further information. If you need to speak with a Crown Witness Coordinator (CWC) before court, call the number for the territory in which you have been a witness to or victim of a crime and ask to speak with the CWC going to your community. Northwest Territories: (867) 669-6900

Nunavut:
Iqaluit office for Baffin and Kivalliq: (867) 975-4600 or toll-free 1-855-975-4600
Yellowknife sub-office for Kitikmeot: (867) 669-6900

Yukon: (867) 667-8100 or toll-free 1-877-587-8499

If you have further questions, you may also email [email protected].

10/29/2026

“NEWS RELEASE” NEW WESTMINSTER (British Columbia) – October 29, 2026 – Today, in the Supreme Court of British Columbia, Abdul Aziz Kawam was sentenced to 15 years for attempted murder and 20 months for aggravated assault. The sentences will be served consecutively for a total of 16 years and 8 months. https://www.ppsc-sppc.gc.ca/eng/nws-nvs/2026/29_10_26.html

10/28/2026

Are you an internal auditor? Join the Public Prosecution Service of Canada!

Join a small team of internal audit professionals that helps strengthen governance, risk management and internal controls. You will have the opportunity to work with senior management on a variety of engagements, participate in projects and make recommendations that support the organization’s continuous improvement and help advance its priorities.

You will work in a collaborative environment that supports professional development, continuous learning and work–life balance.

The two permanent positions may be located at PPSC Headquarters in Ottawa (Ontario) or at any location where the PPSC maintains a regional office, including Edmonton (Alberta), Calgary (Alberta), Halifax (Nova Scotia), Moncton (New Brunswick), St John’s (Newfoundland and Labrador), Vancouver (British Columbia), Surrey (British Columbia), Winnipeg (Manitoba), Yellowknife (Northwest Territories), Iqaluit (Nunavut), Toronto (Ontario), Brampton (Ontario), Kitchener (Ontario), London (Ontario), Kenora (Ontario), Thunder Bay (Ontario), Montreal (Quebec), Québec (Quebec), Saskatoon (Saskatchewan), Regina (Saskatchewan) and Whitehorse (Yukon).

Interested in this opportunity? Click the link to learn more and apply: Internal Auditor Level 2, Operations and Practice Management https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?toggleLanguage=en&poster=2471872

10/22/2026

The Public Prosecution Service of Canada is inviting applications https://www.ppsc-sppc.gc.ca/eng/aaf-man/04/11.html from private-sector lawyers or law firms with experience in prosecuting or defending criminal matters, to act as Agents of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Step into a work environment where every day counts. As an Agent for PPSC, you will regularly be in court, working on resolutions and sentencings, arguing contested motions, and running preliminary hearings and trials. By focusing on drug-related prosecutions, you will have the opportunity to work on interesting Charter and evidentiary issues that are important to the administration of justice.

PPSC agents work independently, giving you autonomy in the structure of your workday and office operations while also having the possibility to work on files unrelated to drug prosecution. As an agent you will have the benefit of a dedicated Agent Supervision Unit to support your prosecutorial work.

Ready to make your mark? Apply for a Fixed Term Agreement (contract) that is currently available in Ontario, in the Judicial District below:

Simcoe County, including the court locations of Barrie, Bradford, Collingwood, Midland & Orillia (Ref: ORO-2026-10-01)
Applications must be received no later than 11:59 pm EST on November 22nd, 2026.

Please submit your completed application to:

National Agent Coordinator
Agent Affairs Program
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
Email: [email protected]

10/20/2026

Women’s History Month

Throughout October, discover women whose careers have helped shape law, prosecution, and the Canadian justice system.

This week, we discover the career of The Honourable Bertha Wilson, a pioneer who helped pave the way for women in the Canadian judiciary.

Appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada in 1982, she became the first woman to serve on Canada’s highest court.

In her speech, “Will Women Judges Really Make a Difference?”, she said:
“If women lawyers and women judges, through their differing perspectives on life, can bring a new humanity to bear on the decision-making process, perhaps they will make a difference. Perhaps they will succeed in infusing the law with an understanding of what it means to be fully human.”
Her legacy reflects the essential role of women in law and justice.

Learn more: Supreme Court of Canada | The Honourable Bertha Wilson https://www.scc-csc.ca/about-apropos/judges-juges/list-liste/bertha-wilson/

10/16/2026

Persons Day reminds us that progress toward equality is built over time and that the law can help shape and advance society.

In 1929, Emily Murphy, Nellie McClung, Louise McKinney, Irene Parlby and Henrietta Muir Edwards, known as the “Famous Five,” contributed to a historic advancement in women’s rights in Canada. Their efforts, which took their case to Canada’s highest court of Appeal in London, England, led to a decision that recognized women as “persons” under the law and opened the door for women to serve in the Senate.

This decision and many others like it eventually unlocked new opportunities for women and allowed them to participate in several aspects of their lives, even if the fight for equality is not over.

At the Public Prosecution Service of Canada, this day is an opportunity to recognize how far we have come and to reflect on the role each person can play in fostering a more just and inclusive society.

10/09/2026

October 10 – World Mental Health Day

At the Public Prosecution Service of Canada, we recognize that mental health, well-being, and support are contributing factors to a healthy and respectful workplace.

This year’s theme, “Listening to lived experience: authentic voices for real change,” invites us to listen to and value the stories of those who share their lived experiences.

Let’s make listening, respect and support part of the everyday actions that shape our workplaces.

09/30/2026

September 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Today, on the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, the Public Prosecution Service of Canada honours survivors of Indian Residential Schools, and Indian Day Schools, their families and communities, and remembers the children who never returned home.

We recognize the strength and resilience of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples who have brought forward the truth about these institutions and their lasting intergenerational impacts.

Truth and reconciliation, however, cannot be confined to a single day.

More than a decade after the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada released its 94 Calls to Action, significant work remains. The continuing effects of colonialism can still be seen in areas including the justice and child welfare systems, violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQIA+ people, and unequal access to essential services.

The history we remember must also include the experiences of children who attended Federal Indian Day Schools. Unlike Residential School students, many returned to their families at the end of the day, but they were subjected to many of the same policies of assimilation, loss of language and culture, discrimination and, for many survivors, physical and sexual abuse.

September 30 is therefore not only a day to remember the past. It is an opportunity to listen to Survivors and Indigenous communities, learn the fuller history of Canada, reflect on the work that remains and the actions each of us and our institutions can take to advance reconciliation.

Truth requires listening and learning.

Reconciliation requires action.

09/28/2026

Right to Know Week

Did you know that access to information is essential to transparency, accountability and public trust?

In a context marked by technological advancements, artificial intelligence, and the increased use of data, new opportunities are emerging to improve how government information is managed and made accessible, while appropriately protecting personal and other sensitive information.

At the Public Prosecution Service of Canada, we support the right of access through our timely processing of access to information requests, the proactive publication of information, and sound information and records management practices. These efforts help Canadians better understand our mandate and the role we play in Canada’s criminal justice system.

09/21/2026

Gender Equality Week is an opportunity to recognize the progress made toward gender equality, celebrate women’s achievements, and continue efforts to reduce persistent inequalities.

We recognize that these barriers have not been experienced equally, as gender can intersect with factors such as race, Indigeneity, disability, age, sexual orientation and socioeconomic circumstances.

This week is also an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace for all.

09/10/2026

Official Languages Day

To mark Official Languages Day, the Public Prosecution Service of Canada celebrates the richness of our linguistic heritage, an essential component of Canadian identity.

This year’s theme, “Two Voices in Harmony,” puts music at the heart of the celebrations, and reflects the role of spoken languages in sharing stories, strengthening connections, and expressing our cultural diversity.

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