Publications and Research

The page makes information about British Columbia´s administrative justice law reform accessible by providing access to AJO publications, research and other related material, as well as links to other organizations involved in administrative justice law reform, their documents and Web sites.

These links and others are also listed on Links.

To see how B.C.´s administrative justice reforms to date have been reflected in B.C.´s laws, you can visit Legislation.

To learn more about how this reform legislation may be implemented by B.C.´s administrative tribunals (for example, through model rules and standardized processes to enhance tribunal efficiency and public accountability), you can go to Tribunal Tool Kit.

To make it easier to learn about what´s new in the administrative justice field, you may want to view the links provided to some of the more significant information and documents at What´s New.

The AJO looks to generate thoughtful consideration and debate about administrative justice processes and possibilities for reform, to ensure that B.C.´s administrative justice system provides the best possible service to the people who use and rely on it. The office is always interested in hearing about other publications and research–related information on administrative justice reforms and appreciates being advised of any other reform research or initiatives. The AJO can be contacted at Contact Information.

Reports

• BC Tribunal Dispute Resolution Needs Assessment Project

  - Initial Research and Preliminary Assessment

  - Second Report: Follow-up Research and Updated Assessment (PDF - 107KB)

  - Third Report: Building Tribunal Dispute Resolution Program Evaluation Capacity (PDF - 362KB)

  - Final Report: Alternative Dispute Resolution in Entitlement Tribunals: A Policy Choice (PDF - 742KB)

• Model Statutory Powers for Administrative Tribunals, August, 2003 (PDF - 1.92MB)
  
  
• Administrative Justice Project White Paper (2002),
  On Balance: Guiding Principles for Administrative Justice Reform in British Columbia, July, 2002 (PDF - 254KB)
  

Research Papers

• Review of Statutory Decision-Makers' Powers, Procedures and Authorities (September, 2008)
  
  - Overview
  

Duty to Give Reasons: A Discussion Paper (PDF - 213KB)

Administrative Monetary Penalties: A Discussion Paper (PDF - 199KB)

• Considering the Implications of Dumsmuir on BC's Administrative Tribunals Act (September, 2008)
  
  - The Standard of Review Applicable to Tribunal Decisions in British Columbia - The Implications of Dunsmuir v. New Brunswick (PDF - 170KB)
  

• Considering the ATA as an Option to the Inquiry Act Powers (Spring, 2006)
  
  - Overview
  

Statutory Immunity: A Discussion Paper (PDF - 213KB)

The Power to Compel Evidence: A Discussion Paper (PDF - 199KB)

The Power to Take Action for Contempt: A Discussion Paper (PDF - 184KB)

• Administrative Justice Project Background Papers

  - Administrative Agencies and the Charter, December, 2001 (PDF - 412KB)
  

Bibliography (PDF - 89KB)

- Appointments: A Policy Framework for Administrative Tribunals, May, 2002 (PDF - 1.00MB)

Appendices (PDF - 974KB)

Bibliography (PDF - 179KB)

- Human Rights Review, December, 2001 (PDF - 1.31MB)

Bibliography (PDF - 153KB)

- Reviewing Original Decisions: Guiding Principles and Options, March, 2002 (PDF - 1.18MB)

Bibliography (PDF - 134KB)

- Standard of Review on Judicial Review or Appeal, December, 2001 (PDF - 606KB)

Bibliography (PDF - 138KB)

- The Statutory Powers and Procedures of Administrative Tribunals in British Columbia, January, 2002 (PDF - 586KB)

Decisions Respecting the Administrative Tribunals Act

- Court Decisions
Case Law Summary

- Tribunal Decisions
AJO Summary of BC Utilities Commission Decision

AJO Summary of FIRB Decision on Costs

Decisions Respecting Issues of General Application

Case Law Summary (Issues of General Application)

Presentations

• Attorney General Speeches on Administrative Justice Reform

- Keynote Address to BCCAT’s 9th Annual Conference, 2004 (PDF - 66KB)

- Keynote Address to CBA Conference, 2002 (PDF - 172KB)

• Deputy Attorney General Presentation on Administrative Justice Reform

 - Presentation to CIAJ, May 4, 2007, Earlier Solutions, Faster Justice:  The Future of Administrative Justice in BC (PDF - 112KB)

• Administrative Justice Office Presentations

-	Canadian Institute Conference, May 1-2, 2008
-	Manitoba Council of Administrative Tribunals Conference, April 21, 2008
-	BC Bar Association’s Administrative Law – Vancouver Section meeting, January 18, 2007 (PDF - 475KB)
-	Continuing Legal Education Society of BC, November 23, 2006
-	Workshop for Senior Tribunal Staff, November 23, 2005
-	Workshop for Senior Tribunal Staff, May 25, 2005
-	Continuing Legal Education Society of BC, March 2005

Publications

AJO Article, BC Council of Administrative Tribunals, Spring 2008

AJO Article, BC Council of Administrative Tribunals Newsletter, Fall, 2007

Attorney General Article: New BC legislation confirming Human Rights Tribunal appropriate forum for Human Rights Code complaints, Lawyers Weekly, August 2007 (PDF - 1.0MB)

AJO Article, BC Council Adminstrative Tribunals Newsletter, Fall 2006 (PDF - 31KB)

AJO Article, Spring 2006 (PDF - 22KB)

Attorney General Article: BC Legislation Effective in Clarifying Standard of Review, Lawyers Weekly, December 2005 (PDF - 358KB)

Attorney General Article: British Columbia first to clarify tribunals’ jurisdiction over constitutional issues, Lawyers Weekly, August 2005 (PDF - 917KB)

AJO Article, BC Council of Administrative Tribunals Newsletter, Fall 2005 (PDF - 18KB)

Paper on ATA to CCAT 21st Annual Conference, June 2005 (PDF - 617KB)

AJO Article, BC Council of Administrative Tribunals Newsletter, Spring 2005 (PDF - 17KB)

AJO Article, BC Council of Administrative Tribunals Newsletter, Fall 2004 (PDF - 23KB)

News Releases

Introduction of the Administrative Tribunals Act, May 13, 2004 (PDF - 19KB)

Introduction of the Attorney General Statutes Amendment Act, October 4, 2004 (PDF - 12.5KB)

Introduction of the Administrative Tribunals Appointment and Administration Act, May 23, 2003 (PDF - 4.30KB)

Strategic and Service Plans

Administrative Justice Office 2004/2005 Strategic Plan (PDF - 723KB)

Ministry of Attorney General, 2005/06 – 2007/09 Service Plan

Administrative Justice Reforms of Interest in Other Jurisdictions

2008 Update on Reforms in Other Jurisdictions (as of June, 2008)

2007 Update on Reforms in Other Jurisdictions (as of December, 2007)

2007 Update on Reforms in Other Jurisdictions (as of June, 2007)

2006 Update on Reforms in Other Jurisdictions (as of December, 2006)

2006 Update on Reforms in Other Jurisdictions (as of July, 2006) (PDF - 65KB)

2005 Update on Reforms in Other Jurisdictions (as of December, 2005) (PDF - 41KB)

2005 Update on Reforms in Other Jurisdictions (as of June, 2005) (PDF - 46KB)

2004 Update on Reforms in other Jurisdictions (PDF - 42KB)

Archives

Administrative Justice Project Archives