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Judicial Conduct
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RELATED RESOURCES
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Changes to our Complaints By-laws and Procedures
Changes to the process by which Council reviews complaints against federally appointed judges
was an important activity undertaken this year. While always striving to protect the public
interest, these changes were made in an effort to add efficiency to the process while still ensuring
fairness for the judge. By posting the changes on Canada Gazette, Council sought the views of
Canadians and engaged them in this activity. Consultations also took place with judges and
interested lawyers across Canada. These changes to our Complaints Procedures, By-laws and
policies aim to make our already robust complaint process one in which Canadians can continue
to have confidence.
Summary of key changes:
- Complaints are sometimes referred to a panel of 3 or 5 judges for further
consideration. In those cases, the Panel now has the authority, on behalf of the
Council, to constitute a Public Inquiry Committee.
- The process before a public Inquiry Committee has been modified in regard to the
opportunity of the Judge to make an oral statement before Council.
- Following the report of the Public Inquiry Committee, the judge can make written
submissions to Council.
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