News

This section contains articles, past and present, on issues that have been addressed by the Canadian Judicial Council. It includes press releases, current affairs publications, feature articles on interesting events at respective courts and archived publications.

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2016
Apr 20, 2016 Canadian Judicial Council recommends that Justice Girouard not be removed from office
Apr 1, 2016 Members of the Canadian Judicial Council note with sadness the passing of the Honourable Kenneth Moore
Mar 22, 2016 Inquiry Committee established in regard to the Honourable Robin Camp
Feb 15, 2016 Chief Justice McLachlin notes with sadness the passing of her colleague the Honourable Constance Glube
Jan 29, 2016 Canadian Judicial Council concludes its review of a complaint against Justice Wedge
Jan 7, 2016 Canadian Judicial Council to hold an inquiry into the conduct of Justice Robin Camp at the request of the Attorney General of Alberta
2015
Dec 21, 2015 Canadian Judicial Council announces next steps in the review of a matter involving the Honourable Robin Camp
Dec 3, 2015 Canadian Judicial Council concludes its Report to the Minister of Justice in the Déziel matter
Nov 19, 2015 A three-member Inquiry Committee of the Canadian Judicial Council recommends the removal of Justice Girouard, with one dissenting view
Nov 9, 2015 Canadian Judicial Council to review the conduct of Justice Robin Camp
Jun 15, 2015 Inquiry Committee into the conduct of Justice Déziel has finalized its report and does not recommend removal
Apr 9, 2015 Canadian Judicial Council announces an additional date for preliminary hearings in the Girouard matter
Mar 17, 2015 Canadian Judicial Council provides an update in the matter involving the Honourable Michel Girouard
Mar 12, 2015 Decision of the Committee of Inquiry into the conduct of the Honourable Michel Déziel
Feb 27, 2015 Letter to Professor Macfarlane
Jan 27, 2015 Canadian Judicial Council announces dates for public hearings in the matter of an inquiry regarding the Honourable Michel Déziel
2014
Nov 24, 2014 Statement by the Canadian Judicial Council regarding the Inquiry in to the conduct of the Honourable Lori Douglas
Oct 21, 2014 Update in the case of a complaint about a judge for delays in issuing judgements
Oct 20, 2014 Canadian Judicial Council provides an update regarding the work of the Inquiry Committee into the conduct of the Honourable Lori Douglas
Aug 12, 2014 Canadian Judicial Council announces next steps in the inquiry regarding the Honourable Lori Douglas
Aug 11, 2014 Composition of the Inquiry Committee established in regard to the Honourable Michel Déziel
Jun 27, 2014 Council members note with sadness the passing of their colleague Edmond Blanchard
Jun 18, 2014 Information about the Inquiry Committee established in regard to the Honourable Michel Girouard
Apr 25, 2014 Canadian Judicial Council to appeal decision of the Federal Court in Douglas Matter
Apr 16, 2014 Canadian Judicial Council constitutes a public inquiry into the conduct of the Honourable Michel Déziel
Mar 26, 2014 Canadian Judicial Council seeks the views of Canadians on judicial conduct
Mar 13, 2014 New Members appointed to the Inquiry Committee Regarding Associate Chief Justice Lori Douglas
Feb 12, 2014 Canadian Judicial Council constitutes a public inquiry into the conduct of the Honourable Michel Girouard
2013
Nov 22, 2013 Canadian Judicial Council announces next steps in the review of a matter involving the Honourable Michel Déziel
Nov 20, 2013 Update about the Inquiry Committee Regarding Associate Chief Justice Lori Douglas
Oct 22, 2013 Update in the review of a conduct matter involving the Honourable Michel Girouard
Oct 16, 2013 Update in the Canadian Judicial Council's review of certain allegations regarding the Honourable Lori Douglas
Aug 20, 2013 The Canadian Judicial Council will review a new matter concerning the Honourable Lori Douglas
May 2, 2013 The Canadian Judicial Council will review the conduct of the Honourable Michel Déziel
Jan 8, 2013 The Canadian Judicial Council to review the conduct of the Honourable Michel Girouard
2012
Sep 27, 2012 New Independent Counsel appointed in the matter concerning the Honourable Lori Douglas
Aug 27, 2012 Update about the Inquiry Committee Regarding Associate Chief Justice Lori Douglas
Aug 21, 2012 Ruling of the Inquiry Committee concerning the Associate Chief Justice Lori Douglas
Jul 12, 2012 Documents have been made public by the Inquiry Committee concerning Associate Chief Justice Lori Douglas
Jun 24, 2012 Rulings of the Inquiry Committee concerning the Associate Chief Justice Lori Douglas