Final Report on the Review of Canada's Criminal Justice System

This comprehensive review – the first of its kind since 1982 – was intended to guide the Government in its efforts to ensure that Canada’s criminal justice system is just, compassionate and fair; that it promotes a safe, peaceful and prosperous society; and that it accurately reflects the values and principles of modern-day Canada.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 20:23 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 20:23 (UTC)
contact_email OG-GO@justice.gc.ca
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open_canada_collection publication
open_canada_date_published 2019-08-26 00:00:00
open_canada_keywords {"fr": ["Justice pénale", "Système judiciaire", "Recherche", "Accès à l'information"], "en": ["Criminal justice", "Justice system", "Research", "Access to information"]}
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title_fr Le rapport final sur l'examen du système de justice pénale du Canada
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