Our stories

Our stories

Discover the stories behind the people of the Department of Justice Canada, as they work to ensure a just and equitable Canada. For the latest stories from the department, bookmark this page and stay connected.

Journeys to Justice

The people working at the department come from a wide variety of personal and professional backgrounds and are driven by a passion for equity and justice. From lawyers to paralegals, communications professionals, and beyond, our colleagues apply their diverse and unique talents in the service of Canadians.

Experience their stories, find out how they joined Justice Canada, and how their lives have changed since.

Yu Cai Tian Yu Cai Tian
community-driven international trade lawyer
Arianne Joanette-Péloquin Arianne Joanette-Péloquin
lawyer, special advisor, and mentor
Hong Nguyen Hong Nguyen
tax lawyer and ambassador for authenticity
Irene Pozzolo Irene Pozzolo
paralegal supervisor, and self-discoverer
Mandy Sammurtok Mandy Sammurtok
Inuk lawyer and culture keeper
Sebastien N’Singi Sebastien N’Singi
human rights lawyer and anti-racism advocate
Alex Dean Alex Dean
compassion-guided communications advisor

Justice at Work

Justice Canada has played a pivotal role in shaping our country, through its work on countless important files, which continues to this day. These stories bring our work to life.

United Nations Declaration in action stories

United Nations Declaration in action stories

Explore the stories of the people, projects, and actions supporting the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act and its Action Plan.

On a Roadmap for Transformative Change: Canada’s Black Justice Strategy

On a Roadmap for Transformative Change: Canada’s Black Justice Strategy

Meet the members of the steering group for Canada’s Black Justice Strategy and find out what is motivating them to combat racism and anti-Black discrimination to deliver historic change.

In Our Own Words

In Our Own Words

From famous legislation to critical decisions, relive the many historical judicial milestones the Department has been a part of, through the stories of those who experienced them.