Justice reform initiatives

The B.C. government is modernizing and transforming justice services in a way that meets the needs of British Columbians. In particular, it is aiming to create a transparent justice system capable of delivering timely, well-balanced services.

Initiatives already underway are aimed at making the system more responsive to citizens’ needs and improving its management. B.C.’s justice reform projects have been informed by the following reports:

2024

• Court Digital Transformation Strategy (2024-29)

2011 to 2023

• Court Digital Transformation Strategy (2019-23)
• Cowper Report Update October 2016
• Specialized Courts Strategy (2016)
• Government white paper – Part One (2012) and Part Two (2013)
• Independent review of B.C.’s justice system by Geoffrey Cowper, QC (2012)
  • Charge assessment review by Gary McCuaig, QC (2012)
• Government green paper (2012)
• Internal audit (2011)