I think your question was primarily directed to non-criminal litigation, so civil litigation and administrative proceedings. I agree with Ms. Péclet that civil litigation is within the domain of provincial jurisdictions in this country. It is notoriously slow and extremely expensive. It's because of that we have seen a dramatic growth in alternative dispute resolution, mediation, and conciliation, sometimes done by retired judges. There are many making a good living at resolving disputes outside the court process.
Ms. Péclet is quite right that under the Charter of Rights there is a constitutional right to a fair trial within a reasonable time. That constitutional right to a trial within a reasonable time applies only in criminal circumstances.
The wheels of justice in this country tend to move a lot faster in matters of criminal justice than in civil matters.