Indigenous Justice Strategy

The overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the criminal justice system is a serious and complex issue rooted in systemic racism and the legacy of colonialism.

In consultation and cooperation with First Nations, Inuit and Métis, Justice Canada is developing an Indigenous Justice Strategy to address systemic discrimination and the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the justice system. Given the shared responsibility for Canada’s justice system, this work is also being done in close collaboration with provinces and territories.

Legend

Completed

Current stage

Yet to occur

Current status

Completed

Pre-engagement

Current stage

Indigenous-led and Justice Canada-led engagement

Yet to occur

Reporting and development

Yet to occur

Finalization and validation

Yet to occur

Release of the Indigenous Justice Strategy

Share your views on the Indigenous Justice Strategy

Register for engagement sessions, participate in online engagement activities, and submit your feedback through the online engagement platform

Reports

Read the reports summarizing engagement on the Indigenous Justice Strategy

Next steps

Overview of the different phases and next steps for the development of the Indigenous Justice Strategy

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to frequently asked questions about engagement on and the development of the Indigenous Justice Strategy

Call for proposals (now closed)

Support for Indigenous-led community engagement to inform the development of the Indigenous Justice Strategy

Indigenous Justice, Recognition and Reconciliation

Additional information on Department of Justice initiatives

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