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About the Council

The Council has 44 members, under the chairmanship of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, the Right Honourable Richard Wagner. Federally nominated Chief Justices and Associate Chief Justices of Canadian superior courts make up the Council. Since 1971, the entire team has been working to promote the excellence and independence of the judiciary. The goal of the members of the Council is to improve the efficiency and consistency in the administration of justice before the courts and the quality of services in Canada's superior courts.

Committees

As part of its mandate, the Council oversees judicial conduct and develops policies for the professional development of judges. In addition, the Council is involved in many other current issues.

Numerous committees have been created to meet the expectations of Canadians and include chief justices, other judges, experts and partners. These committees assist the Council in achieving its objectives through research, writing publications or collaborating on special projects.

The work of these committees is very varied, as are their structures. Some are ad hoc committees, created for a specific project, while others are permanent and have a specific number of members.

Below is a list of Council's current standing committees:

Members & Staff

In addition to the 44 members of the Canadian Judicial Council, a team of dedicated professionals ensures that the Council operates smoothly and efficiently.

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Council members

The Council is comprised of chief justices and associate chief justices.

Supreme Court of Canada:

  • The Right Honourable Richard Wagner, P.C., C.J.C. (Chairperson)

Alberta

  • The Honourable D. Blair Nixon, Associate Chief Justice of the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta
  • The Honourable Ritu Khullar, Chief Justice of Alberta
  • VACANT, Chief Justice of the Court of King's Bench of Alberta
  • The Honourable Kenneth G. Nielsen, Associate Chief Justice of the Court of King's Bench of Alberta

British Columbia

  • The Honourable Christopher E. Hinkson, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of British Columbia
  • The Honourable Heather J. Holmes, Associate Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of British Columbia
  • The Honourable Leonard Marchand, Chief Justice of British Columbia

Manitoba

  • The Honourable Marianne Rivoalen, Chief Justice of Manitoba
  • The Honourable Glenn Joyal, Chief Justice of His Majesty’s Court of King's Bench of Manitoba
  • The Honourable Shane I. Perlmutter, Associate Chief Justice of His Majesty’s Court of King's Bench of Manitoba

  • The Honourable Gwen B. Hatch, Associate Chief Justice of the Court of King's Bench of Manitoba, Family Division

New Brunswick

  • The Honourable J.C. Marc Richard, Chief Justice of New Brunswick
  • The Honourable Tracey DeWare, Chief Justice of the Court of King's Bench of New Brunswick
  • The Honourable Larry Landry, Associate Chief Justice of the Court of King's Bench of New Brunswick

Newfoundland and Labrador

  • The Honourable Deborah E. Fry, Chief Justice of Newfoundland and Labrador
  • The Honourable Raymond P. Whalen, Chief Justice of the Trial Division of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador
  • The Honourable Rosalie McGrath, Associate Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador

Northwest Territories

  • The Honourable Shannon Smallwood, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Northwest Territories

Nova Scotia

  • The Honourable Michael J. Wood, Chief Justice of Nova Scotia
  • The Honourable Deborah K. Smith, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia
  • VACANT,  Associate Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, Family Division
  • The Honourable Patrick J. Duncan, Associate Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia

Nunavut

  • The Honourable Neil A. Sharkey, Chief Justice of the Nunavut Court of Justice

Ontario

  • The Honourable Michael H. Tulloch, Chief Justice of Ontario
  • The Honourable Geoffrey Morawetz, Chief Justice of the Superior Court of Justice (of Ontario)
  • The Honourable J. Michal Fairburn, Associate Chief Justice of Ontario
  • The Honourable Faye E. McWatt, Associate Chief Justice of the Superior Court of Justice (of Ontario)

Prince Edward Island

  • The Honourable James W. Gormley , Chief Justice of Prince Edward Island
  • The Honourable Tracey L. Clements, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island

Quebec

  • The Honourable Jean-François Michaud , Associate Chief Justice of the Québec Superior Court
  • The Honourable Manon Savard, Chief Justice of Quebec
  • The Honourable Marie-Anne Paquette, Chief Justice of the Superior Court of Quebec
  • The Honourable Catherine La Rosa, Senior Associate Chief Justice of the Superior Court of Quebec

Saskatchewan

  • The Honourable Robert Leurer, Chief Justice of Saskatchewan
  • The Honourable Martel D. Popescul, Chief Justice of His Majesty's Court of King's Bench for Saskatchewan
  • The Honourable Michael D. Tochor, Associate Chief Justice of His Majesty's Court of King's Bench for Saskatchewan

Yukon Territory

  • The Honourable Suzanne M. Duncan, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Yukon Territory

Federal Court of Appeal

  • The Honourable Yves de Montigny, Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Appeal

Federal Court

  • The Honourable Paul S. Crampton, Chief Justice of the Federal Court
  • The Honourable Jocelyne Gagné, Associate Chief Justice of the Federal Court

Tax Court of Canada

  • The Honourable Eugene P. Rossiter, Chief Justice of the Tax Court of Canada

  • The Honourable Anick Pelletier, Associate Chief Justice

Court Martial Appeal Court of Canada

  • The Honourable Elizabeth Bennett, interim Chief Justice of the Court Martial Appeal Court of Canada