Law Commission of Canada

An independent agency committed to engaging the people of Canada in the ongoing and dynamic evolution of law.

In 2023, following a 17-year hiatus, the Law Commission of Canada (“LCC”) rejoined independent law reform agencies throughout this country and beyond in underscoring the value of research and reflection on law’s roles in shaping human communities and supporting our complex identities, connections, and interactions.  

Established by Parliament in the spring of 1997 by the Law Commission of Canada Act, the LCC is mandated to consider the changing needs of Canadian society through the study, review, and innovative development of Canada’s law and legal systems.  

Non-partisan in nature and distinct from advocacy groups, the LCC offers leadership and guidance on the responsible and responsive evolution of law in the lives of people across Canada. 

LCC President

Meet LCC President Shauna Van Praagh

Commissioners

Meet the LCC Commissioners

Annual Report 2023-2024

Tabled in Parliament on October 4, 2024, this report highlights the LCC’s milestones and activities during the 2023-2024 year.

Intersections

Framing the LCC’s research directions and outreach initiatives 

What We Heard

An overview of what the LCC heard from January to May 2024

Letters from the LCC President

Click to read the monthly letters from LCC President Shauna Van Praagh

The LCC

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