Update Justice Canada's State of the Criminal Justice System Dashboard to support dissemination and disaggregation (CA0096)

4.4 Update Justice Canada's State of the Criminal Justice System Dashboard and pursue the automation of updates to support easier dissemination of data to the public.
Explore, in collaboration with key partners, the possibility of expanding the indicators in the Department of Justice Canada's State of the Criminal Justice System dashboard to include available disaggregated data related to court delays and other key justice system issues

Note: This commitment is part of a commitment cluster in the original action plan and has been disaggregated by the OGP Support Unit. See the action plan for details.

Issue to be addressed
Many Canadians continue to face systemic barriers when accessing government programs and services, particularly those from marginalized communities defined by race, gender, disability, income level or other intersecting factors. When public services are not designed with inclusivity at their core, they risk reinforcing inequality, limiting access to essential resources, and excluding voices from decision-making.

This issue highlights the ongoing need for government policies and services that are intentionally inclusive, equitable and informed by community input. By actively engaging affected populations and integrating their feedback, programs can become more user-friendly, fair and responsive ensuring that all Canadians feel seen and supported. Inclusive design is not just a matter of fairness; it's essential for effective governance and social cohesion.

Problem statement
Government programs and services often do not meet the diverse needs of all Canadians, particularly those from marginalized communities. When policies are not designed with inclusivity and equity in mind, they risk excluding people from essential resources and full participation in civic life. Without actively incorporating feedback from affected communities, services can remain inaccessible, unfair and unresponsive, which undermining trust and limiting their ability to serve the populations they are intended to support.

Commitment
The Government of Canada commits to designing and delivering government programs and services that are inclusive, equitable and informed by lived experiences. By actively engaging individuals across diverse identities, we will make sure public services are accessible, responsive and reflective of the real needs of Canadians. This means embedding inclusive design principles into every stage of policy and service development and creating feedback mechanisms that empower communities to shape the systems that serve them. The goal is to build trust, promote fairness and strengthen social cohesion.

What will we do?

4.4 Update Justice Canada's State of the Criminal Justice System Dashboard and pursue the automation of updates to support easier dissemination of data to the public.
Explore, in collaboration with key partners, the possibility of expanding the indicators in the Department of Justice Canada's State of the Criminal Justice System dashboard to include available disaggregated data related to court delays and other key justice system issues
4.4.1. Number of Canada's State of the Criminal Justice System Dashboard indicators that have been automated. Biannually until 2029. JUS
4.4.2. Number of hits on Canada's State of the Criminal Justice System Dashboard webpages. Biannually until 2029. JUS
4.4.3. Provide examples of data being used to inform decision-making. Examples will be compiled in March 2027 and at the end of the commitment and shared via public report. JUS
4.4.4. Qualitative feedback from key stakeholders on accessibility and usability of the data. Feedback will be compiled in March 2027 and at the end of the commitment and shared via public report. JUS