Services for victims of crime in Canada are primarily the responsibility of the provinces and territories, as well as those federal agencies that engage with victims of crime. Across the country, the underlying goals and principles of victim services programming are largely consistent, with their development having been guided by the Criminal Code of Canada, the Canadian Statement of Basic Principles of Justice for Victims of Crime that was first endorsed by Ministers responsible for Justice in 1988 and updated in 2003, and most recently, the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights. However, the specific type and focus of programs and services to meet the needs of victims of crime varies among the provinces, territories, and relevant federal agencies. These programs and services have gradually been developed in response to the specific needs, priorities, legislation, and available resources within each jurisdiction and federal agency.