Bibliothèque des droits des victimes

The Victims' Rights Declaration, cited as C.C.S.M. v. V55, is a provincial law in Manitoba, Canada, which defines the specific rights of victims of crime, including the right to information (section Part I) , the right to participation (section 14.1 & 26.1), the right to protection (section 6) , and the right to compensation (Part V)

The Mandatory Testing and Disclosure Act, was initially enacted on October 17, 2005, with subsequent amendments in 2017, 2021, and 2024. This legislation establishes a legal framework for the mandatory testing of bodily substances to detect communicable diseases under specific circumstances and outlines the procedures for the disclosure of test results. The Act primarily addresses situations where individuals, such as victims of crime or healthcare providers, have been exposed to bodily substances that may transmit communicable diseases and where the source individual refuses voluntary testing (section 3) .

The Criminal Notoriety Profits Act, enacted as Chapter P-28.1 of the Statutes of Saskatchewan in 2009 and amended in 2024, aims to prevent persons convicted or charged with designated crimes from profiting from the notoriety of their crimes (section 3). Part IV sets out the conditions under which funds derived from crime may be used to compensate victims or their families or to support victim services (section 16.2).

The Criminal Enterprises Act aims to combat organized crime by providing civil remedies against individuals and companies involved in criminal organizations or facilitating their activities. It requires individuals accused or convicted of crimes designated under the Act to pay damages for the harm caused to victims, which must be paid into the Victims Fund (section 11).

The Seizure of Criminal Property Act, 2009 sets out the legal framework for the confiscation of assets associated with criminal activities. The Act provides detailed procedures for judicial and administrative confiscation processes and defines specific roles and powers for the Director and the Asset Manager, who are responsible for enforcing the Act. The legislation also establishes the Criminal Assets Confiscation Fund, which manages and distributes the proceeds for the benefit of victims of crime.(section 34 (2) (c).

The Victims of Crime Regulations, 1997, established under Chapter V-6.011 Reg 1, set out the provisions for the administration of compensation and support to victims of crime in Saskatchewan. The regulations define key terms, establish eligibility requirements, and detail the compensation process for victims, child witnesses of domestic violence, witnesses of homicide, and secondary victims.

The Correctional Services Act of 2012 is an important piece of legislation for victims of crime in terms of information rights and participation (section 65 (6) (a) (b). It provides a clear definition of the term “victim” (section 65 (7)).

The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (F-22.01) governs access to records and the protection of privacy regarding personal information held by the Government of Saskatchewan. The Act defines the rights of individuals to access records held by government institutions, and sets out the obligations of these institutions to protect personal information. It specifies various exemptions to the right of access, defines the roles and powers of the Information and Privacy Commissioner, and provides mechanisms for review and appeal of decisions made under the Act. The Act also deals with the collection, use and disclosure of personal information, ensuring that these actions are carried out in compliance with the law. It also provides for the non-disclosure of a deceased person's personal information except to his or her next of kin, where this would not constitute an unreasonable invasion of privacy (section 30 (1)(2)).

This legislation establishes a legal framework for the protection of child victims of sexual abuse. It provides for the need to issue emergency protection orders when a child has been the victim of sexual abuse. (section 7).

Saskatchewan was the first province to adopt legal protections for victims of domestic violence in 1994, through the Domestic Violence Act. In 2015, this Act was renamed the “Interpersonal Violence Act.” It includes the right to information and participation of victims in hearings in (section 5(5)(b)). It provides protective measures for victims of interpersonal violence, such as emergency intervention orders (Part 3.2.1) or victim assistance orders (Part 3.2.2). This legislation adds a definition of a person who is a victim of interpersonal violence.