Miscarriage of
Justice
Canada
Miscarriage of Justice Canada (MJC) is a national non-profit organization dedicated to exposing and remedying wrongful convictions in Canada. MJC is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. All legal representation is carried out by licensed counsel or law students supervised by licensed lawyers.
Our Mission
Miscarriage of Justice Canada (MJC) is a national non-profit organization dedicated to exposing and remedying wrongful convictions. We review and investigate credible cases of injustice, advocate for exoneration through the Miscarriage of Justice Review Commission, and work to educate the public on the systemic causes of wrongful conviction. Guided by fairness and integrity, we support marginalized and underserved Canadians while promoting accountability and reform within the criminal justice system.
What We Do
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Case Investigations
We thoroughly examine cases of possible miscarriages of justice, reviewing the case history and gathering evidence to support applications to the Miscarriage of Justice Review Commission and if successful to argue new trials or appeals
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Legal Advocacy
Our team works alongside legal professionals to provide advocacy and representation for those seeking justice.
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Policy Reform Advocacy
We advocate for changes in the justice system to prevent future miscarriages of justice, promoting fairness and accountability.
Our Publications
When the State Takes a Life: Canada Marks 50 Years Since Abolishing the Death Penalty
On July 14, 2026, Canada quietly marked one of the...
Read MoreWhen Freedom Is Not Enough: Why Gerald Klassen Deserves Compensation
Opening Canada has taken important steps in recent years to...
Read MoreCanada’s Most Significant Criminal Code Reforms in a Generation: Will Tougher Laws Deliver Safer Communities?
On July 7, 2026, the Government of Canada announced that...
Read MoreSupreme Court Upholds Mandatory Minimum Sentence for Purchasing Sexual Services from Minors
Quebec (Attorney General) v. Denis, 2026 SCC 25 The Supreme...
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