Litigation Year In Review 2018

In 2018, the Attorney General was responsible for representing the federal government in approximately 36,000 litigation matters. In the fulfillment of her mandate letter commitments, the Attorney General carried out her litigation responsibilities with a particular focus on the following:

Advancing reconciliation with Indigenous peoples
Defending federalism
Respecting the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Protecting public safety and national security
Cracking down on tax avoidance

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Last Updated	April 17, 2026, 20:53 (UTC)
Created	April 17, 2026, 20:53 (UTC)
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