Canadian Victims Bill of Rights

The Canadian Victims Bill of Rights is an act that aims to recognize and protect the rights of victims in Canada. The bill defines a victim as an individual who has suffered physical or emotional harm, property damage, or economic loss as a result of a crime. It also outlines the rights of victims, including the right to information about the criminal justice system, their security, protection from intimidation and retaliation, and privacy. Additionally, it provides for mechanisms to address complaints from victims when their rights are infringed upon. The bill applies to all provinces and territories in Canada, except for service offences investigated or proceeded with under the National Defence Act. It also sets out that no adverse inference is to be drawn against a person charged with an offence if an individual has been identified as a victim in relation to the offence.