Key Publications

This page contains a list of publications on the Canada’s justice system, the Department of Justice and the Department’s plans and strategies. To view Canada's Consolidated Statutes and Regulations, please consult the Laws Site. For specific documents related to programs and services of the Department, please consult the Browse by Subject section.

Canada's Court System
Provides a general description of the court system in Canada, the types and levels of courts and their responsibilities.

Canada's Department of Justice
Publication describing the work of the Department.

Canada's System of Justice
Offers a brief outline of Canada's laws and the whole justice system.

justice canada
A newsletter published by the Department to shed light on the country's largest multidisciplinary legal practice group.

Performance Reports, Departmental
Current and past editions of annual report on the plans, priorities, and performance of departmental programs and resources; focuses on strategic outcomes – the long-term, enduring benefits to Canadians that stem from our mandate, mission, and efforts.

Reports on Plans and Priorities
Current and past editions of the annual report that provides details arranged by business line and contains information on objectives, initiatives and planned results, including links to resource requirements over a three-year period. The reports also provide details on human resource requirements, major capital projects, grants and contributions, and net program costs.

Sustainable Development: Change is in Order, Sustainable Development Strategy 2007-2009 (PDF Version )
December 1, 2006
The report details departmental progress in the ongoing integration of environmental considerations with economic and social decision making.