It is my pleasure to present the Courts Administration Service (CAS) Annual Report highlighting the organization’s achievements for the 2018–19 fiscal year.

This past year marked a significant milestone for CAS as it celebrated its 15th anniversary. While much has changed since its inception in 2003, one thing has remained consistent — our dedication to provide judicial, registry and administrative services to the Courts. Our services contribute to supporting an independent and effective judiciary while enabling access to justice allowing Canadians to have their disputes adjudicated by the Courts. Both of these are fundamental principles of our justice system and Canadian democracy. Being entrusted with this mandate is a great honour and one that our employees are proud to undertake.

CAS was successful in obtaining funding in 2018–19 for priority initiatives essential to the effective long‑term operations of the Courts and the provision of access to justice for Canadians. Budget 2019 allocated $8.5 million over five years beginning in 2019–20 and $1.7 million ongoing to increase capacity to translate Court decisions, as well as $24 million over five years to assist in the relocation of the federal courthouse in Montréal. Additionally, CAS continued its efforts to secure funding to support the development, implementation and operation of a modern Courts and Registry Management System CRMS to replace legacy technologies currently used to manage the business of the Courts and their registries.

The Courts and CAS are about to undergo another major change as we move forward with the transition to a digital environment. The implementation of a modern CRMS will allow CAS to deliver e­services in support of the operations of the Courts and fundamentally change the way we deliver our services.

There is no question that CAS’s successes are due in large part to its employees, a critical part of its operations. I would also like to acknowledge the contributions of the Chief Justices and members of the Courts whose counsel and collaboration have been invaluable.

I am proud of our achievements these past 15 years and I look forward to what the future holds for the Courts and CAS.


Daniel Gosselin, FCPA, FCA
Chief Administrator