
Better Laws,
Plain and Simple.
The BCLI undertakes law reform projects in the public interest. We bring together academic, expert, and community collaborators to clarify and improve the law, develop innovative, inclusive solutions, and increase access to justice.


We are hiring!
We seek a Director to join our team and lead this work. The successful candidate will have an interest in promoting better futures for Canada’s aging population and addressing fundamental legal and systemic issues for all peoples in British Columbia.
BCLI’s Latest Release
Our first Reconciliation Primer under our Reconciling Crown Legal Frameworks Program


The Canadian Centre for Elder Law (CCEL) works collaboratively with community stakeholders, provincial agencies, national bodies and other organizations to uncover hidden issues that dramatically affect older adults.

How We Work
Through rigorous research, the BCLI creates comprehensive reports and recommendations to modernize laws and to develop innovative and inclusive solutions that propel legislation towards a more just society.
Our History
The BC Law Institute is a continuation of the work of the B.C. Law Reform Commission (LRC), which existed from 1969-1997 and submitted more than 140 reports on a variety of topics, many of which led to improved legislation. Continuing the great work of the BC Law Reform Commission, the BCLI performs scholarly research, writing and analysis for law reform, collaborating with government and other entities.
