The federal government is reviving an independent commission to offer advice to cabinet on reforming Canadian laws, and has announced its picks for key roles.
McGill University law professor Shauna Van Praagh will begin a five-year term as president of the Law Commission of Canada in June.
Two other commissioners, Sarah Elgazzar and Aidan Edward Johnson, have been appointed to four-year terms.
The Liberals’ 2021 federal budget said the government would spend $18 million over five years and $4 million in ongoing annual funding on a renewed Law Commission of Canada.
The government says the commission will support efforts to create an inclusive and accessible justice system that protects marginalized and vulnerable communities….