Outcomes Tracker

Allocate 10 new judicial positions to Ontario

Amends the Judges Act to create 8 Unified Family Court positions and 2 Court of Appeal positions in Ontario.

Allow the Justice Minister to Amend the Schedule for Territorial Boards

The Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada Act will be amended to grant the Minister of Justice the authority to amend the Schedule regarding territorial boards.

Allocate 2 Ontario Court of Appeal positions

The Judges Act will be amended to officially allocate 2 new judicial positions to the Ontario Court of Appeal to support judicial capacity.

Allocate 8 Unified Family Court positions to Ontario

The Judges Act will be amended to officially allocate 8 Unified Family Court judicial positions to the province of Ontario to improve access to family justice.

Provide administrative support to the Environmental Protection Tribunal and territorial bodies

The Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada Act and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act will be amended to allow the provision of dedicated administrative support to the Environmental Protection Tribunal and territorial bodies like labour tribunals.

Amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act to penalize predatory debt advisors

Amends the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act to introduce civil remedies like restitution against unlicensed debt advisors, and drastically increases maximum criminal fines to $100,000 for individuals and $1 million for corporations.

Reallocate 10 Judicial Positions in Ontario

Amends the Judges Act to reallocate 10 judicial positions in Ontario: 8 to Unified Family Courts and 2 to the Ontario Court of Appeal.

Consolidate the roles of Chief Commissioner and Deputy Chief Commissioner at the Canadian Human Rights Commission

The Canadian Human Rights Commission will undergo an organizational realignment to streamline its structure, specifically by merging its top two commissioner roles.

Amend legislation to increase limits for informal procedures in Tax Court appeals

The government will propose legislative amendments to raise the threshold for accessing informal procedures in income tax and GST appeals, updating limits that have been static since 2013 to lower litigation costs.

Amalgamate business units and leverage AI to streamline Department of Justice operations

The Department of Justice will implement process efficiencies by consolidating units, reducing redundancies, and deploying advanced analytics and automation tools to meet its 15% savings target.

Expand the Court Challenges Program

Increase the scope or funding of the Court Challenges Program to help more Canadians take legal action to affirm and protect their Charter rights.

Develop a Disability Justice Framework

Create a comprehensive Disability Justice Framework aimed at guaranteeing equal access to the justice system for persons with disabilities.

Allow consecutive sentencing for serious and violent offenses

Broadens sentencing capabilities by allowing consecutive sentences for serious and violent offenses.

Allow consecutive sentencing for violent car theft and home invasions

Amends sentencing laws to allow for consecutive sentences when car theft involves violence, criminal organizations, or occurs alongside home invasions.

Direct courts to prioritize denunciation and deterrence for repeat car thieves

Toughens sentencing guidelines by directing courts to primarily consider denunciation and deterrence for repeat car thieves and home invasion offenders.

Strengthen the Criminal Code to make bail laws stricter for violent and organized crime

Amends the Criminal Code to tighten bail conditions specifically for suspects involved in violent and organized crime, home invasions, car theft, and human trafficking.

Invest in the Public Prosecution Services of Canada to prosecute drug trafficking

Increases funding for the Public Prosecution Services of Canada specifically to prosecute complex drug trafficking and organized crime cases involving fentanyl.