Achieving a Sustainable Future

2023 to 2024 Justice Sustainable Development Strategy
Department of Justice Canada

Cat. No.: J1-28E-PDF
ISSN: 2564-4858

Unless otherwise specified, you may not reproduce materials in this publication, in whole or in part, for the purposes of commercial redistribution without prior written permission from Justice Canada’s copyright administrator. To obtain permission to reproduce Government of Canada materials for commercial purposes, apply for Crown Copyright Clearance by contacting:

Department of Justice Canada
Public Enquiries
284 Wellington Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H8
Telephone: 613-957-4222
Fax: 613-954-0811
Email: webadmin@justice.gc.ca

Cover photo: © Environment and Climate Change Canada

© His Majesty the King in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Justice Canada

Aussi disponible en français

Photo of landscape featuring a lake in the forefront surrounded by evergreen trees and rolling, lush green hills
Text version

Photo of landscape featuring a lake in the forefront surrounded by evergreen trees and rolling, lush green hills.

Introduction to the 2023 to 2024 Justice Sustainable Development Strategy Report

The 2022 to 2026 Federal Sustainable Development Strategy (FSDS) presents the Government of Canada’s sustainable development goals and targets, as required by the Federal Sustainable Development Act. This is the first FSDS to be framed using the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations 2030 Agenda and provides a balanced view of the environmental, social and economic dimensions of sustainable development.

In keeping with the purpose of the Act, to make decision-making related to sustainable development more transparent and accountable to Parliament, Justice Canada supports the goals laid out in the FSDS through the activities described in this Justice Sustainable Development Strategy (JSDS).

The Federal Sustainable Development Act also sets out 7 principles that must be considered in the development of the FSDS as well as all Departmental Sustainable Development Strategies. These basic principles have been considered and incorporated in this JSDS.

In order to promote coordinated action on sustainable development across the Government of Canada, this strategy integrates efforts to advance Canada’s implementation of the 2030 Agenda National Strategy, supported by the Global Indicator Framework (GIF) and Canadian Indicator Framework (CIF) targets and indicators. The strategy also now captures SDG initiatives that fall outside the scope of the FSDS to inform the development of Canada’s Annual Report on the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs.

Commitments for Justice Canada

Decal for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
Text version

Decal for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.

Goal 10: Advance Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and Take Action on Inequality

FSDS Context: The Government of Canada is moving forward on reconciliation and self-determination with First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities, promoting diversity, equity and inclusion for groups facing discrimination and marginalization, and advancing environmental justice.

Canada’s commitment to implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples reflects the importance of working collaboratively with First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities to advance reconciliation and promote greater equality and prosperity for Indigenous peoples and all Canadians. The Declaration notably affirms rights relating to conserving and protecting the environment on the lands and territories of Indigenous peoples. It also highlights the importance of free, prior and informed consent and the effective and meaningful participation of Indigenous peoples in all matters that affect them, their communities and territories. Free, prior and informed consent is about the federal government working together with First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities in good faith, partnership and respect, striving to achieve consensus on decisions affecting their rights and interests.

Target theme: Advancing reconciliation with First Nations, Inuit, and the Métis communities.

Target: Between 2023 and 2026, and every year on an ongoing basis, develop and table annual progress reports on implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada)

Implementation strategy Departmental action Performance indicator starting point target How the departmental action contributes to the FSDS goal and target and, where applicable, to Canada’s 2030 agenda national strategy and SDGs Results achieved
Implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act Develop UN Declaration Act Annual Reports in consultation and collaboration with Indigenous partners.Program:
Legal Policies, Laws and Governance; Indigenous Justice		 Performance indicator:
Number of Indigenous partners who participated in a consultation and collaboration process on annual report development.Starting points:
18 Indigenous partners (2022-23 Annual Report).Targets:
Minimum 15% increase year-over-year in the number of Indigenous partners participating in the development of the Annual Report.		 To ensure that the implementation of the UN Declaration within Canada is having positive impacts for Indigenous peoples, it is necessary that Indigenous voices and perspectives be reflected in annual reporting. The UN Declaration Act requires that the Annual Progress Report be developed in consultation and cooperation with Indigenous peoples. The annual report and the reporting process will need to be carried out in consultation and cooperation with Indigenous partners. The objective is to increasingly expand the number of partners that contribute to annual reporting to ensure a broad range of perspectives are reflected. Reflecting Indigenous Peoples voices through annual reporting is critical for holding the Government of Canada accountable for implementation and to build trust with Indigenous peoples and their representative organizations.Canadian Indicator FrameworkAmbition 10.2: Canadians live free of discrimination and inequalities are reduced.UN Global Indicator FrameworkTarget 10.3: Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies and action in this regard. Indicator result:
As of March 31, 2024, 56 Indigenous partners participated in a consultation and collaboration process on the annual report development. This is a 229% increase from 2022-23 Annual Report cycle.All 2023-2024 targets have been achieved

Target theme: Taking action on inequality

Target: This section is for implementation strategies that support the goal “Advance reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and take action on inequality” but not a specific FSDS target.

Implementation strategy Departmental action Performance indicator starting point target How the departmental action contributes to the FSDS goal and target and, where applicable, to Canada’s 2030 agenda national strategy and SDGs Results achieved
Other Implementation of Action Plan measuresProgram:
Various, Justice Canada		 Performance indicator:
Percentage of the 15 Justice-led Action Plan commitments that have demonstrated progress.Starting point:
0%Target:
100% by 2027-28		 In accordance with the UN Declaration Act, the Government of Canada worked in consultation and cooperation with Indigenous peoples to identify the measures necessary to ensure federal laws are consistent with the UN Declaration, and to co-develop an action plan to achieve the objectives of the UN Declaration. The UN Declaration Act provides a historic, transformative opportunity to ensure the full implementation of the inherent rights of Indigenous peoples as affirmed in the UN Declaration. The Justice Canada commitments in the Action Plan will be carried out in consultation and cooperation with Indigenous peoples and will support the achievement of multiple objectives of the UN Declaration and the Act, such as: addressing discrimination; ensuring consistency of federal laws with the UN Declaration; monitoring implementation; increasing self-determination and participation in decision-making.How progress is measured and timelines for each of the Action Plan commitments will be determined in consultation and cooperation with Indigenous peoples. More detailed reporting on actions will be completed annually as part of the UN Declaration Act Annual Progress Report.Canadian Indicator FrameworkAmbition 10.1: Canadians live free of discrimination and inequalities are reduced.Ambition 10.2: Canadians live free of discrimination and inequalities are reduced.UN Global Indicator FrameworkTarget 10.3: Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies and action in this regard.Target 10.3.1: Proportion of population reporting having personally felt discriminated against or harassed in the previous 12 months on the basis of a ground of discrimination prohibited under international human rights law. Indicator result:
As of March 31, 2024, 100% of the Justice-led Action Plan commitments have been completed.All 2023-2024 targets have been achieved.
Other Justice measures, including tools and training, developed to ensure effective implementation of the UN Declaration Act and consistency of federal laws with the UN Declaration.Program:
Various, Justice Canada		 Performance Indicators:
  • Number of training courses and presentations on implementation of the UN Declaration Act,
  • Number of training courses and presentations on assessing consistency with the UN Declaration delivered,
  • Number of tools developed to ensure consistency with the UN Declaration
Starting points:
1 tool developed and 91 training sessions and presentations delivered in fiscal year 2022-23.Targets:
Estimated targets to be set in 2024		 Implementing the UN Declaration requires intentionally moving beyond existing ways of doing things and work that is already underway. Tools and training that equip GOC employees to understand the history, rights and title of Indigenous peoples, treaties, the UN Declaration, the UN Declaration Act, the dynamics of respectful relations, Indigenous-specific racism and meaningful reconciliation is foundational for effective progress to be made.Canadian Indicator FrameworkAmbition 10.2: Canadians live free of discrimination and inequalities are reduced.UN Global Indicator FrameworkTarget 10.3: Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies and action in this regard. Indicator result:
As of March 31, 2024,
  • 54 trainings/presentations on the UN Declaration Act.
  • In October 2023, Justice Canada, the Canada School of Public Service and Indigenous Representatives held 2 events on the implementation of the UN Declaration Act and, an interdepartmental workshop was held on the implementation of the UN Declaration Act and the Action Plan.
  • 2 new training tools were developed and distributed through introductory and intermediate presentations.
All 2023-2024 targets have been achieved.Notes:
The number of trainings/presentations delivered per fiscal year are subject to change as they are based on demand.

Initiatives advancing Canada’s implementation of SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities

The following initiatives demonstrate how Justice Canada’s programming supports the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs, supplementing the information outlined above.

Planned initiatives Associated domestics targets or ambitions and/or global targets Results achieved
Impact of Race and Culture Assessments (IRCAs)An IRCA component of criminal legal aid will align with Canada’s Anti-Racism Strategy while responding to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination’s concluding observations, which urge Canada to address the issue of overrepresentation of Blacks and other racialized Canadian groups in the justice system. Canadian Indicator FrameworkAmbition 10.2: Canadians live free of discrimination and inequalities are reduced. Indicator Result:
As of March 31, 2024, Justice Canada funded the preparation of 105 IRCAs and the training of 15 IRCA writers in 2023-24.All 2023-2024 targets have been achieved.
To contribute to reducing inequality in Canada and to address the diverse needs of different groups of people in order to help foster fair outcomes, the Department of Justice integrates Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA Plus) considerations in areas including policies, legislation, programs and other initiatives. This helps foster greater gender equality, diversity and inclusive outcomes that are responsive to the needs of diverse groups. Canadian Indicator FrameworkAmbition 10.2: Canadians live free of discrimination and inequalities are reduced.UN Global Indicator FrameworkTarget 10.3: Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies and action in this regard. Indicator Result:
As of March 31, 2024, Justice Canada had aligned its work with the key principles defined in the updated departmental Policy on Gender-Based Analysis Plus: Applying an Intersectional Approach to Foster Inclusion and Address Inequities, which promotes and supports improved integration of intersectional GBA Plus considerations by requiring all Justice employees to take GBA Plus training and apply a systematic and evidence-based GBA Plus approach in their work.In 2023-24, the following key actions were taken to advance the implementation of an intersectional GBA Plus approach:
  • To promote the implementation of the new GBA Plus Guide for Canada’s Legal Team, three engagement sessions on advancing GBA Plus implementation were held with legal professionals.
  • Continued development of training, tools and resources on GBA Plus integration and considerations, tailored to the specific needs of Justice Canada employees.
All 2023-2024 targets have been achieved.
Decal for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Text version

Decal for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.

Goal 12: Reduce Waste and Transition to Zero-Emission Vehicles

FSDS Context:

The Government of Canada has committed to reduce plastic pollution and waste, with an approach that works at each stage of the plastics life cycle and follows the waste management hierarchy. This Goal’s focus on reducing waste and transitioning to zero-emission vehicles directly supports SDG Global Indicator Framework targets:

  • 12.5: By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling, and reuse.
  • 12.7: Promote public procurement practices that are sustainable, in accordance with national policies and priorities

Target theme: Federal Leadership on Responsible Consumption

Target: By 2030, the Government of Canada will divert from landfill at least 75% by weight of non-hazardous operational waste (All Ministers)

Implementation strategy Departmental action Performance indicator starting point target How the departmental action contributes to the FSDS goal and target and, where applicable, to Canada’s 2030 agenda national strategy and SDGs Results achieved
Maximize diversion of waste from landfill Partner with Building Property Managers, Brookfield Global Integrated Solutions (BGIS), in collaboration with Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) on measures that will enable Justice Canada to improve waste diversion rates, notably on an initiative to expand central recycling stations in the National Capital Region (NCR) – specifically St. Andrews Tower (SAT) and the East Memorial Building (EMB) – to include composting and interactive waste sorting technology.Program:
Internal Services		 Performance indicator:
Progress made on implementation of composting at enhanced central recycling stations at SAT and EMB, AI waste sorting technology installed in accordance with agreed-upon locations and timelines.Starting point:
Establish agreement with BGIS, in collaboration with PSPC, to enhance central recycling stations by including composting on properties occupied by Justice Canada in the NCR, specifically SAT and EMB.Establish agreement with BGIS, in collaboration with PSPC, to acquire and install AI waste sorting unit at Justice Headquarters.Target:
By December 31, 2023, 4 enhanced central recycling stations complete with composting are in place at SAT and EMB.		 Collaborating with BGIS and PSPC to set up mechanisms on properties leased to Justice Canada to facilitate waste diversion will help to reduce landfill gas and transport hauling emissions, as well as emissions for the extraction and production of virgin materials.Canadian Indicator FrameworkAmbition12.3: Canadians consume in a sustainable manner.UN Global Indicator FrameworkTarget 12.5: By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling, and reuse. Indicator result:
As of August 2023, four enhanced central recycling stations with composting were put in place at Saint Andrews Tower (SAT) and East Memorial Building (EMB).Waste sorting units were installed at Justice Headquarters and started collecting data on waste diversion as of December 1, 2023.All 2023-2024 targets have been achieved.Notes:
Requests for recycling and compost units can be submitted through the Department’s SD Program.

Target: By 2030, the Government of Canada will divert from landfill at least 90% by weight of all construction and demolition waste (All Ministers)

Implementation strategy Departmental action Performance indicator starting point target How the departmental action contributes to the FSDS goal and target and, where applicable, to Canada’s 2030 agenda national strategy and SDGs Results achieved
Maximize diversion of waste from landfillMinimize embodied carbon and the use of harmful materials in construction and renovation Partner with PSPC/or BGIS to implement a second LEED-certified (or equivalent) fit-up project. Such projects require the use of low embodied carbon materials.Program:
Internal Services		 Performance indicator:
Progress towards identifying a second LEED-certified fit-up project.Starting point:
As of March 31, 2022, the Department’s first LEED-certified pilot fit-up project was selected and met all mandated prerequisites to achieve certification level (40–49 points).A second LEED-certified (or equivalent) fit-up project proposal will be developed, adding to Justice Canada’s portfolio of LEED-certified leased space.Target:
By March 31, 2025, a second LEED-certified (or equivalent) fit-up project has been selected and meets all mandated prerequisites to achieve certification level.		 Partnering with PSPC on a LEED-certified pilot fit-up project helps Justice Canada to encourage industry to adopt low carbon extraction, production, and disposal practices. This will reduce indirect emissions (i.e. Scope 3 emissions) and other harmful environmental impacts.Canadian Indicator FrameworkAmbition 12.3: Canadians consume in a sustainable manner.UN Global Indicator FrameworkTarget 12.5: By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling, and reuse.Target 9.4: By 2030, upgrade infrastructure and retrofit industries to make them sustainable, with increased resource-use efficiency and greater adoption of clean and environmentally sound technologies and industrial processes, with all countries taking action in accordance with their respective capabilities. Indicator result:
In October 2023, a second LEED fit-up project ‘Law Commission of Canada’ was identified, led by PSPC on behalf of the Department.Between October 2023 and March 2024, Justice Canada and Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) initiated the fit-up project. PSPC began regular engagements with third party consultants.All 2023-2024 targets have been achieved.

Target: The Government of Canada’s procurement of goods and services will be net-zero emissions by 2050, to aid the transition to a net-zero, circular economy (All Ministers)

Implementation strategy Departmental action Performance indicator starting point target How the departmental action contributes to the FSDS goal and target and, where applicable, to Canada’s 2030 agenda national strategy and SDGs Results achieved
Strengthen green procurement criteriaDepartments will use environmental criteria to reduce the environmental impact and ensure best value in government procurement decisions Explore measures to increase awareness and uptake of environmental considerations in procurement activities.Program:
Internal Services		 Performance indicator:
Incorporating a green procurement rating criterion in procurement evaluation pilot projects.Starting point:
Obtain approval to incorporate modest environmental criteria in procurement evaluation as a pilot project.Target:
Three pilot projects to incorporate green procurement rating criteria by March 31, 2025.		 Exploring measures to increase green procurement allows Justice Canada to establish the tools and processes that will successfully encourage clients to incorporate environmental considerations into purchasing decisions and motivate suppliers to reduce the environmental impact of the goods and services they deliver, and their supply chains.Canadian Indicator FrameworkAmbition 12.2: Canadians consume in a sustainable manner.UN Global Indicator FrameworkTarget 12.7: Promote public procurement practices that are sustainable, in accordance with national policies and priorities Indicator result:
As of March 31, 2024, Justice issued 5 requests for proposals (RFPs) that incorporated a green procurement rating criterion in procurement evaluation.All 2023-2024 targets have been achieved.
Other – Supports the GoalSupport for green procurement will be strengthened, including guidance, tools, and training for public service employees Continue to ensure decision makers, material management and specialists in procurement have the necessary training and awareness to support green procurement.Program:
Internal Services		 Performance indicator:
Percentage of specialists in procurement and materiel management who have completed training on green procurement.Starting point:
100% of specialists in procurement and materiel management have completed training on green procurement within one year of appointment.Target:
100% of specialists in procurement and materiel management have completed training on green procurement within one year of appointment to Justice Canada.		 Green procurement incorporates environmental considerations into purchasing decisions and is expected to motivate suppliers to green their goods, services and supply chain. Ensuring that procurement and materiel management specialists have the necessary training to provide effective guidance and direction to clients and suppliers.UN Global Indicator FrameworkUN Global Indicator FrameworkUN Global Indicator FrameworkTarget 12.7: Promote public procurement practices that are sustainable, in accordance with national policies and priorities Indicator result:
As of March 31, 2024, 100% of specialists in procurement and materiel management have completed training on green procurement within one year of appointment to Justice Canada.All 2023-2024 targets have been achieved.Notes:
The Department will continue to ensure that all new specialists in procurement and materiel management complete the green procurement training.
Other – Supports the Goal Develop a compendium of tools and guidance on green procurement for Justice Canada administrative professionals, and other employees responsible to arrange for the procurement of goods and services.Program:
Internal Services		 Performance indicator:
Percentage completed on the training compendium.Starting point:
  • In collaboration with the green procurement working group, identify a list of commonly purchased goods and services where additional guidance is needed to inform green purchasing decisions.
  • Create and obtain approval on a list/compendium of resources and guidance for stakeholders responsible for purchasing goods and services.
Target:
Compendium of resources published and available to departmental employees by March 31, 2024.		 Justice Canada recognizes that every purchase has a social, economic, and environmental impact. The development of a compendium of training, tools and information on green procurement regulations, tools and best practices will support Justice Canada in working towards our environmental targets on sustainable procurement in several ways. First, by supporting improved knowledge and understanding, the compendium can help stakeholders better understand the importance of implementing environmental considerations into procurement decisions, as well as how to identify and select sustainable products and services. Second, by encouraging use of green procurement practices, the compendium can help to reduce the environmental impact of JUS’ purchasing decisions, including on carbon emissions, water usage and waste.Canadian Indicator FrameworkAmbition 12.2: Canadians consume in a sustainable manner.UN Global Indicator FrameworkTarget 12.7: Promote public procurement practices that are sustainable, in accordance with national policies and priorities. Indicator result:
75% of target metTarget date of March 31, 2024, not met.Notes:
While work was initiated on the tool in 2023-24, delays were encountered, and the compendium was not finalized and shared by March 31st, 2024.With limited resources, focus was put on ensuring procurement specialists completed green procurement training and that environmental criteria was included in procurement evaluations.The compendium was finalized and shared with employees on the internal repository in June 2024.
Other – Supports the goal Explore options for implementing procedures and technologies to decrease the environmental impact of printer usage at Justice Canada.*[*Note: This action is consistent with Statistics Canada’s “Measurement, Controls and Monitoring” (Table 2e) listing of clean technologies in its detailed taxonomy].Program:
Internal Services		 Performance indicator:
  • Implementation of the new standing offer for the management of printing services is completed.
  • Increased User/Device ratio
Starting point:
  • A standing offer for the management of printing services is not implemented.
  • Number of Multi-Function Devices (MFDs) / printers: 710
  • User/Device ratio: 8:1
Target:
  • New procurement vehicle implemented nationally by Q2 (Fiscal 2023-2024) Deploying an optimized printer service throughout the department starting in Q4 (Fiscal 2023-24). 25:1 printer-to-employee ratio in effect across Justice Canada offices by FY 2024-25.
  • 50:1 MFD-to-employee ratio in effect across Justice Canada offices by FY 2024-25.
  • Reduce total number of printers by 40% by FY 2025-26.
 Procedures and technologies to manage printers and printing efficiently and in accordance with environmental best practices are expected to raise awareness about environmental considerations and costs; and decrease usage and waste of resources (ink, paper, etc.) and electricity.The desired outcome and end-state vision for the management of print services is to achieve a secure, standard print environment for Justice Canada that incorporates the latest technologies; improves end-user experience and productivity; delivers cost efficiencies; and reduces environmental impact.UN Global Indicator FrameworkTarget 12.5: By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling, and reuse. Indicator result:
  • Justice Canada awarded a 5-year contract for printing and imaging services and printer services.
2023-2024 target has been achieved.
  • User/Device ratio remains 8:1
2023-24 target has not been met.Notes:
The Department is working with Shared Services Canada to implement the required servers that will allow proactive monitoring and metering of print devices. Information Solutions Branch (ISB) will monitor usage and adjust device numbers to ensure the mandated printer ratio is maintained.
Decal for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 13: Climate Action
Text version

Decal for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 13: Climate Action.

Goal 13: Take Action on Climate Change and Its Impacts

FSDS Context:

The effects of human-caused climate change are being felt across our country, and across the world. Canadians are seeing more extreme temperatures and precipitation as well as more frequent and severe wildfires, heatwaves, droughts and flooding. Canada is warming at two times the global rate, and this rate is even greater in the Canadian Arctic. Meanwhile, rising sea levels, along with less-visible effects such as increased acidity and reduced levels of oxygen in the oceans, are damaging ecosystems and industries such as fisheries. Effective and urgent action on climate change requires transitioning to a net-zero economy by reducing greenhouse gas and short-lived climate pollutant emissions.

Increasing efforts to mitigate further emissions of greenhouse gases and short-lived climate pollutants, and adapting to changes in the climate, contribute to sustainable development and help to ensure that future generations will be able to provide for their needs. Taking action on climate change by reducing emissions of greenhouse gases and short-lived climate pollutants and building resilience directly supports SDG Global Indicator Framework targets:

  • 13.1: Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries
  • 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning
  • 13.3: Improve education, awareness-raising and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning

Target theme: Federal Leadership on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions and Climate Resilience

Target: The Government of Canada will transition to net-zero carbon operations for facilities and conventional fleets by 2050 (All Ministers)

Implementation strategy Departmental action Performance indicator starting point target How the departmental action contributes to the FSDS goal and target and, where applicable, to Canada’s 2030 agenda national strategy and SDGs Results achieved
Implement the Greening Government Strategy through measures that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve climate resilience, and green the government’s overall operations Migrate applications from low efficiency legacy data centres to energy-efficient solutions (e.g. enterprise data centres, as well as to the Cloud)Program:
Internal Services		 Performance indicator:
Percentage of applications migrated to enterprise data centres and to the Cloud of the total eligible for migration.Starting point:
0% of applications migrated to enterprise data centres and to the Cloud.Target:
Percentage of applications capable of migration to enterprise data centres and to the Cloud (total % combined by end of year:
  • 2023-24: 10%
  • 2024-25: 20%
  • 2025-26: 40%
  • 2026-27: 75%
 Justice Canada is taking steps to modernize its information technology (IT) infrastructure, which has experienced significant growth amidst the Department’s pandemic response. Migrating applications from legacy data centres to energy-efficient solutions, including secure enterprise data centres and to the cloud can help promote the consolidation of data centre operations – resulting in a reduced need to invest in physical hardware and infrastructure, and an associated reduction in energy and resources needed to support these operations. Cloud computing can be up to 98% more carbon efficient than legacy data centresEndnote i.Canadian Indicator FrameworkAmbition 13.1: Canadians reduce their greenhouse gas emissionsTarget 13.1: By 2030, reduce Canada’s total greenhouse gas emissions by 40 to 45%, relative to 2005 emission levels. By 2050, achieve economy-wide net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.UN Global Indicator FrameworkTarget 13.1: Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries. Indicator result:
0% of applications have been migrated to enterprise data centres and to the Cloud.2023-24 target has not been met.Notes:
Given the change in Government of Canada approach to data center and cloud management, Justice Canada can no longer control the percentage of migration initiatives until the infrastructure is available.Justice Canada is no longer responsible for Hosting Services or Networking Solutions; Shared Services Canada has assumed responsibility.
Implement the Greening Government Strategy through measures that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve climate resilience, and green the government’s overall operations Explore options for implementing procedures and technologies to decrease the environmental impact of Justice Canada’s operations though the implementation of the Digital Work HubProgram:
Internal Services		 Performance indicator:
  • Completed implementation of TitanFile for file exchange with external entities (opposing council, courts, etc.).
  • Completed external connectivity for other government departments to the Justice M365 environment for sharing and collaboration.
  • Completed pilot of virtualized devices
Starting point:
  • Justice Canada will enable the secure exchange of documents with client departments and other parties (including the courts) using electronic and cloud-based platforms.
  • Justice Canada will enable the secure collaboration with other government departments using electronic and cloud-based platforms.
  • Justice Canada will explore the virtualization of devices (laptops, servers) in an effort to reduce the dependency on physical devices.
Target:
  • Full implementation of Titan File completed by March 31, 2024.
  • Other government device access to the Justice M365 environment by March 31st, 2024.
  • Pilot of virtualized devices completed by March 31, 2025.
 Building on the progress made over the course of the pandemic, Justice Canada is working to optimize the hybrid workplace by integrating modern collaboration digital solutions and infrastructure to support the continued success of the Department and its workforce. The adoption of secure digital platforms that facilitate electronic exchange of documents and online collaboration can help reduce the need for printing physical copies and can reduce travel, which in turn reduces the amount of paper consumed and carbon emissions released into the atmosphere.Canadian Indicator FrameworkAmbition 13.1: Canadians reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.Target 13.1: By 2030, reduce Canada’s total greenhouse gas emissions by 40 to 45%, relative to 2005 emission levels. By 2050, achieve economy-wide net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. Indicator result:
  • As of March 31, 2024, the Department completed the full implementation of Titan File.
2023-24 target has been achieved
  • Other government device access to the Justice M365 environment was delayed until March 31, 2025.
2023-24 target has been achieved
  • Pilot virtualization on track for target date of March 31, 2025
2023-24 target has not been metNotes:
While Justice has been working to establish external connectivity for other government departments to the Justice M365 environment for sharing and collaboration, it will require additional time to work with Shared Services Canada to ensure that information is well protected.

Target: The Government of Canada will transition to climate resilient operations by 2050 (All Ministers)

Implementation strategy Departmental action Performance indicator starting point target How the departmental action contributes to the FSDS goal and target and, where applicable, to Canada’s 2030 agenda national strategy and SDGs Results achieved
Reduce risks posed by climate change to federal assets, services and operations.Increase training and support on assessing climate change impacts, undertaking climate change risk assessments and developing adaptation actions to public service employees, and facilitate sharing of best practices and lessons learned.Departments have developed measures to reduce climate change risks to assets, services and operations. Review emergency management and business continuity planning material and processes annually to ensure climate change risks and impacts are appropriately addressed.Program:
Internal Services		 Performance indicator:
  • Annual reviews and updates of the SEMP and BCP take place, with consideration of climate change impacts and risks.
  • Percentage of Business Continuity Management (BCM) exercises include specific injects prompting discussions on climate change impacts and risks.
  • Percentage of BCM Coordinators that receive training that includes information on the risks and impacts from climate change.
Starting point:
  • The Department’s Strategic Emergency Management Plan (SEMP) and Business Continuity Plan (BCP) already incorporate responses for emergencies generated by environmental conditions.
  • The Department is working to improve awareness and effective response to climate-related risks to critical services and operations through the new Business Continuity Management (BCM) Coordinator Training Program.
Target:
  • 75% of Business Continuity Management exercises conducted between 2023-2027 include specific injects prompting discussions on climate change impacts and risks.
  • 100% of BCM Coordinators will receive training which includes information on the risks and impacts from climate change when they take on the role.
 Factoring climate variability and change into emergency management and business continuity planning is one of the most important ways Justice Canada can ensure it remains well-prepared to address the impact of a changing climate on its capacity to operate and deliver on its critical services, among which is the provision of legal services to all clients.Training is provided to every BCM Coordinator when they take on the role. It includes an overview of responsibilities, as well as instructions on how to develop and deliver BCM exercises within their areas of responsibility. Both segments include information on the risks and impacts from climate change.Canadian Indicator FrameworkAmbition 13.2; 13.3: Canadians are well-equipped and resilient to face the effects of Climate change.UN Global Indicator FrameworkTarget 13.1: Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries;Target 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning;Target 13.3: Improve education, awareness-raising and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning. Indicator result:
In September 2023, the Strategic Emergency Management Plan (SEMP) and the Business Continuity Management Program were reviewed and updated.
  • 14 of 15 (93%) Business Continuity Management exercises conducted in 2023-24 included specific injects prompting discussions on climate change impacts and risks.
  • Information on the impacts and risks from climate change has been integrated into the BCM training materials.
  • 100% of BCM Coordinators have taken the training in 2023-2024.
All 2023-2024 targets have been achieved.Notes:
The National Business Continuity Management Committee (NBCMC) meets 3 times per year and climate change impacts and risks are discussed regularly.
Decal for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Text version

Decal for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.

Goal 16: Promote A Fair and Accessible Justice System, Enforce Environmental Laws, and Manage Impacts

FSDS Context:

The Government of Canada supports transparent, accountable and inclusive institutions, both domestically and internationally. It does this through legislation and regulatory requirements that contribute to the rule of law, a fair and accessible justice system, evidence-based decision making, and strong enforcement, reporting, and oversight.

This Goal focuses on the essential role of strong institutions in solving the interconnected challenges of sustainable development–especially the rule of law, a fair and accessible justice system, effectively and impartially enforcing environmental laws, and managing the impacts of proposed development projects. This perspective was drawn from the SDG Global Indicator Framework targets:

  • 16.3: Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all
  • 16.7: Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels
  • 16.b: Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development

Target theme: A Fair and Accessible Justice System and the Rule of Law

Target: By 2030, at least 70% of Canadians think the criminal justice system is both fair and accessible to all people (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada)

Implementation strategy Departmental action Performance indicator starting point target How the departmental action contributes to the FSDS goal and target and, where applicable, to Canada’s 2030 agenda national strategy and SDGs Results achieved
Take action to improve fairness in law enforcement and the criminal justice system Work to increase public confidence in the fairness and accessibility of the Canadian criminal justice system by providing access to free training for criminal justice professionals and victim service workers on victim-related topics and making free, independent legal advice and independent legal representation available to victims of sexual assault and intimate partner violence.Program:
Victims of Crime and Justice System Partnerships		 Performance indicator:
  • Satisfaction rate of the PCVI Webinar Series on post-event surveys
  • Satisfaction rate of the annual National Victims and Survivors of Crime Week virtual event on post-event surveys
  • Number of projects funded through Justice Canada’s Victims Fund and Justice Partnership and Innovation Program that enable eligible recipients to provide free independent legal advice and representation to victims of sexual assault and intimate partner violence.
Starting point:
  • The Policy Centre for Victim Issues (PCVI) Webinar Series delivers periodic, free, web-based training sessions on victim-related topics (for example, responding to online child sexual exploitation, trauma-informed practices for working with victims of sexual assault and domestic violence, and responding to the needs of surviving family members of homicide victims.)
  • Recognized across the country every spring, the National Victims and Survivors of Crime Awareness Week raises awareness about victim issues and about the programs, services and laws in place to help victims of crime and their families.
  • From 2021-22 to 2025-26, funding through Justice Canada’s Victims Fund and Justice Partnership and Innovation Program (JPIP) will be made available to eligible recipients to enable them to provide free independent legal advice and representation to victims of sexual assault and intimate partner violence.
Target
  • 80% of participants indicate that the free training events “met” or “exceeded” their expectation on post-event surveys
  • 80% of participants indicate that the National Victims and Survivors of Crime virtual event “met” or “exceeded” their expectations on post-event surveys.
  • Projects delivered in 13 jurisdictions supporting the provision of independent legal advice and representation to victims of sexual assault.
  • Pilot projects delivered in 10 jurisdictions supporting the provision of independent legal advice for victims of intimate partner violence.
 The Policy Centre for Victim Issues (PCVI) at the Department of Justice Canada leads the Federal Victims Strategy, which is a horizontal initiative with the objectives of giving victims a greater voice in the criminal justice system and enhancing access to justice for victims of crime. PCVI works closely with other federal government departments and agencies and with provincial and territorial governments.By providing information, training and funding to criminal justice professionals and victim service workers, the Department supports greater access to resources, continuous learning, and enables the provision of high-quality services by criminal justice professionals and victim service workers to victims of crime across the country. Ultimately, this can lead to more effective and integrated approaches to increasing awareness about the evolving needs of victims of crime and effective approaches to respond to those needs. Through these activities, the Department continues its work to provide legal education and information about the role of victims in the criminal justice system and address challenges related to their experiences. In turn, these initiatives support the Department’s goal of increasing public confidence in the fairness and accessibility of the criminal justice system.Canadian Indicator FrameworkAmbition 5.1: Eliminate gender-based violence and harassment;Target 5.1: Fewer women are victims of intimate partner violence and sexual assault;Ambition 16.5, 16.6: Canadians have equal access to justice;Ambition 16.7: Canadians are supported by effective, accountable, and transparent institutions;Ambition 17.1 (SDG 17): Canada fosters collaboration and partnerships to advance the SDGs.UN Global Indicator FrameworkTarget 16.3: Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all;Target 16.6: Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels. Indicator result:
PCVI hosted a total of 6 webinars on ongoing victim issues and survivors of crime.
  • 89% of survey respondents indicated that the fall 2023 webinar series met or exceeded their expectation.
  • 97% of survey respondents indicated that the winter 2024 webinar series met or exceeded their expectation.
  • 92% of survey respondents indicated that that the 2023 National Victims and Survivors of Crime Week workshops met or exceeded their expectations.
  • 13 jurisdictions were provided funding through Justice Canada’s Victims Fund to support the provision of independent legal advice/independent legal representation for victims of sexual assault.
  • 11 jurisdictions were provided funding through the Department’s Justice Partnership and Innovation Program to support the delivery of pilot projects in to enable the provision of independent legal advice/independent legal representation for victims of intimate partner violence.
All 2023-2024 targets have been achieved.
Take action to improve fairness in law enforcement and the criminal justice system Support Community Justice Centre (CJC) pilots to bring together justice, health, employment, education and social services to collectively address the root causes of crime, break the cycle of offending and improve public safety and community well-being.Program:
Justice System Partnerships		 Performance indicator:
  • Number of CJC pilots that report increased capacity to provide integrated justice, health, and social services.
  • Number of CJCs reporting increasing capacity to provide integrated services to rural and remote communities.
  • Number of clients served by CJC pilot initiatives, disaggregated by age, gender, Indigenous identity and ethnicity.
  • Number of jurisdictions that hold engagement sessions to establish priorities for CJCs.
  • Percentage of clients who express satisfaction with CJC pilot centres.
Starting point:
  • The 2020 Fall Economic Statement invested $28.6 million over five years to support Community Justice Centre (CJC) pilot projects in British Columbia, Ontario and Manitoba, as well as community engagement to expand the CJC concept to other provinces and territories.
Target:
  • 8-10 CJC pilot sites report increased capacity to provide integrated justice, health and social services.
  • [Target to be determined based on first year of implementation.]
  • [Target to be determined during first year of implementation] X number of CJCs reporting increasing capacity to provide integrated services to rural and remote communities –
  • [Target TBD based on outcomes achieved by March 2023] – number of clients served by CJC pilot initiatives disaggregated by age, gender, Indigenous identity and ethnicity.
  • 8-10 jurisdictions hold engagement sessions to establish priorities for CJCs.
  • 70% of clients express satisfaction with CJC pilot centres.
 Justice Canada will provide financial support for CJC pilots in three provinces, and community engagement in other jurisdictions to identify opportunities for the expansion of the CJC concept across the country.Through these activities, the Department is taking action to test new approaches to strengthen the justice system and address the root causes of crime.This funding supports the following Departmental Results:
  • The criminal justice system supports alternative ways of responding to the causes and consequences of offending.
  • Canadians in contact with the justice system have access to appropriate services enabling a fair, timely and accessible justice system.
Canadian Indicator FrameworkAmbition 10.2.1: Canadians live free of discrimination and inequalities are reduced.Ambition 16.5, 16.6: Canadian have equal access to justice.UN Global Indicator FrameworkTarget 10.3: Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies and action in this regard.Target 16.3: Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.Target 16.b: Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development.		 Indicator result:
  • 14 CJC pilot sites in Ontario, British Columbia, and Manitoba have increased capacity to provide integrated justice, health, and social services.
  • 5 CJC pilot sites have enhanced capacity to serve rural and remote communities, including a virtual CJC for Indigenous peoples in rural and remote British Columbia.
  • 8 jurisdictions received funding for engagement sessions to establish priorities for CJC expansion.
  • As of 2023-2024, 7 jurisdictions completed engagement sessions in their provinces/territories.
All 2023-2024 targets have been achieved.Notes:
Results related to number of clients served by CJCs, disaggregated by identity factors and satisfaction with centres will be reported at the end of the initiative.
Take action to improve fairness in law enforcement and the criminal justice system Help to bring systemic change to address the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in Canada’s criminal justice system by funding projects informed by Gladue PrinciplesProgram:
Indigenous Justice		 Performance Indicator:
  • Number of Gladue Systemic Change projects funded.
Starting Point:
  • The 2020 Fall Economic Statement proposed investments of $49.3 million to support the implementation of Gladue Principles in the mainstream justice system across Canada. This included $10 million over 4 years for projects focused on systemic change in the criminal justice system. These systemic change projects focus on either: education of justice professionals, or changes to policies, practices, processes and/or structures.
Target:
31 Gladue Systemic Change projects approved for funding (to be completed by recipients by FY 2024-25)		 Gladue Principles recognize the need to address systemic racism and the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the criminal justice system, consider the unique systemic or background factors which may have played a part in bringing an individual in contact with the law in criminal justice decision-making; and use alternative measures wherever reasonable, including culturally appropriate restorative justice processes.Justice Canada supports this work by providing funding for projects informed by Gladue Principles that:
  • Seek to increase knowledge and understanding of criminal justice professionals of the root causes of Indigenous overrepresentation in the criminal justice system and of community-led options for addressing crime, including Indigenous and restorative justice programs; or
  • Support Indigenous-led community, regional and national efforts to change policies, practices, processes, and structures to address systemic barriers and discrimination of Indigenous people in the mainstream criminal justice system.
Through these measures, among others, the Department is taking direct action to address inequities and the overrepresentation of Indigenous persons as victims and accused in the criminal justice system.Canadian Indicator FrameworkAmbition 10: Canadians live free of discrimination and inequalities are reduced;Ambition 16.5, 16.6: Canadians have equal access to justice;Ambition 17.1 (SDG 17): Canada fosters collaboration and partnerships to advance the SDGs;UN Global Indicator Framework:Target 10.3: Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies and action in this regard;Target 16.7: Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory, and representative decision-making at all levels		 Results:As of March 2024, 31 Gladue Systematic Change Projects have been funded. Funding for this time-limited initiative has been fully spent and ends at the end of the 2024/25 fiscal year.All 2023-2024 targets have been achieved.
Take action to improve fairness in law enforcement and the criminal justice system Advance legal literacy and empowerment by regularly updating CharterpediaProgram:
Advisory services		 Performance indicator:
Charterpedia is updated on a yearly basis to reflect significant developments in the caselaw.Starting point:
In 2017, Justice Canada developed Charterpedia to raise awareness of the Charter and to better Canadians’ understanding of their rights and how they are protected under the Charter.Target:
Charterpedia is updated every twelve months. [The aim is to meet this target within 14 months following each preceding update.]		 As part of Justice Canada’s commitment to Canada’s Fifth National Action Plan on Open Government, Justice Canada has committed to regularly updating Charterpedia.Charterpedia promotes legal literacy and empowerment by providing legal information about the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (the Charter). Charterpedia contains information about the purpose of each section of the Charter, the analysis or test developed through case law in respect of the section, and examines key considerations related to it.By having some of Canada’s leading Charter experts share information with a broad public audience about Charter rights and developments in the caselaw, Justice Canada provides an important source of information to Canadians and demonstrates our commitment to greater openness and transparency. In this way, Charterpedia contributes to the accessibility of Canada’s legal system and fosters a greater level of public understanding of and engagement with Charter rights.Canadian Indicator FrameworkAmbition 16.7: Canadians are supported by effective, accountable, and transparent institutions;Ambition 17.1 (SDG 17): Canada fosters collaboration and partnerships to advance the SDGs;Indicator 17.1.1: Number of open datasets published by the Government of CanadaUN Global Indicator Framework16.3: Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all;Target 16.10: Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements;Target 16.6: Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels. Indicator Result:
As of June 2023, the Charterpedia update was completed with the next update expected to be completed by August 2024.All 2023-2024 targets have been achieved.Notes:
In addition to caselaw updates, updates to Charterpedia for 2024 will include incorporation of gender-neutral language for all Charterpedia entries, in both official languages.
Other – Supports the goal Support the implementation of Canada’s Open Justice commitment, as included in the 2022-2024 National Action Plan on Open GovernmentProgram:
Internal Services		 Performance indicator:
Percentage of Justice-led initiatives completed in the 2022-24 National Action Plan on Open GovernmentStarting point:
18% of Justice-led initiatives completed in the 2022-24 National Action Plan on Open Government, as of June 2023.Target:
100% of Justice-led commitments completed by December 31, 2024		 In 2022, Justice Canada committed to the implementation of Canada’s Open Justice Commitment, as included in the 2022-2024 National Action Plan on Open Government. JUS will support implementation of this commitment through the sharing of data collection, research and promising practices; initiatives to advance legal literacy; and, ongoing partnerships and collaboration.Canada’s 2022-2024 National Action Plan on Open Government includes a Justice commitment. The commitment highlights a series of initiatives aimed at helping people and organizations across the country access the data, information and services they need to identify and effectively resolve their legal problems.Through the Open Government initiative, Justice Canada commits to collect and share data, including disaggregated data, advance legal literacy, identify and share promising practices, and foster partnerships and collaboration. These initiatives reflect our commitment to advancing a people-centered approach to justice, as made at the 2021 Summit for Democracy, to better understand and meet the legal needs of the people of Canada.Finally, the Open Justice initiative reflects our commitment to greater transparency, accountability and access to information, which in turn can help to strengthen Canadians’ confidence in the justice system and improve access to justice.Canadian Indicator FrameworkAmbition 16.5, 16.6: Canadians have equal access to justice;Ambition 16.7: Canadians are supported by effective, accountable, and transparent institutions;Ambition 17.1: Canada fosters collaboration and partnerships to advance the SDGs;Indicator 17.1.1: Number of open datasets published by the Government of CanadaUN Global Indicator FrameworkTarget 16.3: Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all;Target 16.10: Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements;Target 16.6: Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels. Indicator result:
As of March 31st, 2024, 70.59% of the Justice-led initiatives outlined in the 2022-2024 National Action Plan on Open Government, have been completed.Results are publicly available through the National Action Plan on Open Government Tracker.All 2023-2024 targets have been achieved.Notes:
As of March 31, 2024, out of the total 17 Justice commitments in the 2022-24 National Action Plan on Open Government, 12 are completed and 5 are in substantial progress.By December 31st, 2024, 100% of the Justice-led initiatives outlined in the 2022-2024 National Action Plan on Open Government are expected to be completed.
Decal for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Text version

Decal for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals.

Goal 17: Strengthen Partnerships to Promote Global Action on Sustainable Development

FSDS Context:

Diverse and inclusive partnerships are required at the local, regional, national and global levels to achieve the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals. This Goal’s focus on strengthening partnerships to promote global action on sustainable development directly supports SDG Global Indicator Framework targets:

  • 17.3: Mobilize additional financial resources for developing countries from multiple sources
  • 17.4: Assist developing countries in attaining long-term debt sustainability through coordinated policies aimed at fostering debt financing, debt relief and debt restructuring, as appropriate, and address the external debt of highly indebted poor countries to reduce debt distress
  • 17.10: Promote a universal, rules-based, open, non-discriminatory and equitable multilateral trading system under the World Trade Organization, including through the conclusion of negotiations under its Doha Development Agenda

Open data is an important mechanism for enhancing transparency and ensuring evidence-based dialogue and collaboration between governments and civil society. In Canada, open data helps foster multi-stakeholder collaboration to better understand and contribute to solving public challenges. To promote inclusive partnerships and collaboration within Canada, the Government of Canada maintains the Open Government Portal as a single point of entry for open data and information published by federal organizations, as well as from some provinces and territories. Open data also provides critical information to help achieve the SDGs and to measure progress in meeting them. These insights can inform priorities and help determine the most effective paths for driving innovation and action to resolve issues. The quality and relevance of available open datasets is of particular importance for informed decision making.

Target theme: Sustainable Development Partnerships

Implementation strategies supporting the goal

This section is for implementation strategies that support the goal “Strengthen partnerships to promote global action on sustainable development” but not a specific FSDS target.

Implementation strategy Departmental action Performance indicator starting point target How the departmental action contributes to the FSDS goal and target and, where applicable, to Canada’s 2030 agenda national strategy and SDGs Results achieved
Advance open data initiatives Expand Justice Canada open data initiatives and make more data available digitally – notably by aligning our approaches with international best practices and publishing new datasets and information assets on the Open Government PortalProgram:
Internal Services		 Performance indicator:
Justice Canada has a departmental process to support the regular release of open data and information assets. As of February 1, 2023, there are over 350 Justice Canada data and information assets on the Open Government Portal.Starting point:
Number of releasable assets published to the Open Government Portal.Target:
2 or more releasable assets published to the Open Government Portal monthly.		 Canada has been a member of the international Open Government Partnership (OGP) since 2012. The OGP brings together national and sub-national governments from around the world who are committed to the open government principles of transparency, accountability and participation. Justice Canada supports maximizing the release of non-sensitive data and information. In doing so, we proactively disclose data and information to the public that reflects our mandate to support the dual roles of the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada.Justice-related research and data plays an important role in the work that we do. Justice Canada’s research and data initiatives help support our work in developing policies, programs and legislation grounded in evidence. In the spirit of openness and transparency, the Department makes research reports and other informational products publicly available.Canadian Indicator FrameworkAmbition 16.5, 16.6: Canadians have equal access to justice;Ambition 16.7: Canadians are supported by effective, accountable, and transparent institutions;Ambition 17.1: Canada fosters collaboration and partnerships to advance the SDGs;Indicator: 17.1.1: Number of open datasets published by the Government of Canada.UN Global Indicator FrameworkTarget 16.3: Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all;Target 16.6: Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels;Target 16.10: Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements. Indicator result:
As of March 31, 2024, Justice Canada has met its monthly target of 2 or more releasable assets published to the Open Government Portal i.e. 66.7% of the time or 8/12 months of the fiscal year.All 2023-2024 targets have been partially achieved.Notes:
Treasury Board Secretariat provides publicly available Open Government Analytics on the Open Government Portal. The indicator results are derived from the Datasets Released by Organization by Month dataset.

Integrating Sustainable Development

Framework for Sustainable Development

Justice Canada will continue to ensure that its decision-making process includes consideration of FSDS goals and targets through its Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) process. A SEA for a policy, plan or program proposal includes an analysis of the impacts of the given proposal on the environment, including on relevant FSDS goals and targets.

Public statements on the results of Justice Canada’s assessments are made public when an initiative has undergone a detailed SEA (see https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/abt-apd/sd-dd/b.html). The purpose of the public statement is to demonstrate that the environmental effects, including the impacts on achieving the FSDS goals and targets, of the approved policy, plan or program have been considered during proposal development and decision making.

Justice Canada did not complete any detailed SEAs in 2023-24.