The Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) is proud to release its 2026 Reconciliation Plan, setting out our ongoing commitments to reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) in British Columbia.
Reconciliation is core to our role as an accessible decision-making body. We recognize that Canada’s and BC’s justice system has caused harm to Indigenous Peoples and has not always been safe or accessible. The CRT is part of BC’s justice system. This updated plan reflects our responsibility to continue learning, to listen to Indigenous voices, and to take concrete, measurable action to improve our processes, our workplace, and the services we provide.
Building on progress
In 2021, the CRT published its first Reconcili(action) Plan. Since then, we have made meaningful progress, including:
- Launching the CRT Navigator program, which provides culturally safe, trauma informed support for Indigenous participants
- Improving accessibility through online, phone, and mail services, paper forms, and free interpretation in over 20 Indigenous languages
- Providing extensive Indigenous led, trauma informed, and cultural safety training for staff and tribunal members
- Engaging with Indigenous communities, Elders, and advocacy organizations across the province
Learn more about the CRT Navigator program and supports for Indigenous participants.
The 2026 Reconciliation Plan builds on this foundation and incorporates feedback and recommendations from Indigenous advisors and community partners.
Our focus areas
Guided by the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and British Columbia’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), the plan is structured around 3 long term goals:
- Building relationships to improve awareness of and access to CRT services for Indigenous Peoples
- Enhancing cultural safety for Indigenous participants through trauma informed, respectful, and flexible processes
- Increasing representation and support for Indigenous Peoples as CRT staff and tribunal members
Across all 3 goals, the plan emphasizes trust building, accountability, representation, and practical action.
An ongoing commitment
This is an evergreen plan that will be reviewed and updated regularly in collaboration with Indigenous partners. The CRT will report publicly on its progress through our website, blog posts, and annual reports.
Give us your feedback
We welcome feedback on our 2026 Reconciliation Plan from the public and CRT participants. Please contact us. We’ll forward your feedback to our reconciliation committee.
All artwork in the Reconciliation Plan is licenced from Clayton Gauthier of the Nak’azdli First Nation. CRT staff and tribunal members are deeply honoured that Clayton shared his work with us