Advisory Bodies

Law Commission of Canada Advisory Council

The Law Commission of Canada Act calls for the establishment of an Advisory Council consisting of 12 to 24 members appointed by the Commission for terms of up to three years.

Membership of the Advisory Council is not restricted to members of the legal community. It should be broadly representative of the socio-economic and cultural diversity of Canada, and represent various disciplines and reflect knowledge of the common law and civil law systems.

The Council’s role is to advise the Commission on its strategic directions and long-term program of studies and on the review of the Commission’s performance and may advise the Commission on any other matters relating to the purpose of the Commission.

Study Panels

For the purposes of advising and assisting the Commission, the Commission may establish study panels presided over by a Commissioner and consisting of persons having specialized knowledge in, or particularly affected by, the matters to be studied.