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A Whole of Government and Cross-Institutional Perspective on Legal Aid
One of the take-aways from a recent OECD meeting on People-Centered and Accessible Justice was that a whole of government approach is key for planning and implementing cohesive reforms and ensuring that institutional boundaries do not limit justice (Tatyana Teplova, Executive Leader in Governance and Policy, OECD, “Making People-Centered Justice Happen to Strengthen Democracy and
Read NowThe Rule of Law in Canada: Highlights from the World Justice Project 2014 Rule of Law Index
The rule of law is a legal principle that States should be governed by law alone, and that every individual, private entity and public entity must be held accountable by the law, including the government. The World Justice Project (WJP) – an independent, multidisciplinary organization – defines the rule of law as a system which,
read nowCanadian Forum on Civil Justice launches the Access to Justice Research Network
The CFCJ is pleased to announce the launch of the national Access to Justice Research Network (AJRN), an interactive and participatory online network of access to justice researchers in Canada. Coordinated by the CFCJ and supported by a generous grant from the Law Foundation of BC/Legal Services Society Research Fund, the AJRN creates a vibrant
read nowThe Action Committee on Access to Justice in Civil and Family Matters Convenes a Meeting of Provincial and Territorial A2J Groups
On March 13, 2015 the Action Committee on Access to Justice in Civil and Family Matters convened a meeting in Toronto for provincial and territorial access to justice groups. The groups, many of which were formed in response to recommendation 5.1 of the Action Committee’s Final Report (Fall 2013), met to discuss access to justice
read nowEveryday Legal Problems and the Cost of Justice in Canada
We are pleased to release the first fact sheet from our national legal problems survey, “Everyday Legal Problems and the Cost of Justice in Canada”. “Everyday Legal Problems and the Cost of Justice in Canada” is a national legal-problems survey which assesses the frequency and multi-dimensional costs of everyday legal problems faced by Canadians aged 18
read nowAccess to Justice Advocate – Nat Paul
Recent reports have underscored the importance of innovation and imagination to the pursuit of access to justice. At the Canadian Forum on Civil Justice, we understand that such efforts come down to people – to advocates. In an effort to spotlight the diverse range of individuals working across the access to justice landscape, we are
read nowAccess to Justice, Access to Clients: Methodological Challenges in Civil Justice Research
Janet Currie is Co-Director and Principal of Focus Consultants, a Victoria-based firm that specializes in evaluation and research of PLEI initiatives and projects. She is a researcher on the Cost of Civil Justice Attrition in British Columbia’s Courts, a Cost of Justice subproject. High quality research is essential for the planning and implementation of effective
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