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 the interesting events at respective courts and archived publications.

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Press Releases

Ottawa, June 19 2003

Council responds to the Honourable John C. Crosbie

The Canadian Judicial Council today released a letter sent by the Honourable Richard J. Scott, Chief Justice of Manitoba and Chairperson of the Judicial Conduct Committee of the Council, to the…
Council responds to the Honourable John C. Crosbie
Press Releases

Ottawa, May 13 2003

Notice to media

The public inquiry, under subsection 63(1) of the Judges Act, into the conduct of Mr. Justice Jean-Guy Boilard of the Superior Court of Québec will continue on Friday, May 30, 2003 at 9:30 a.m. in…
Notice to media
Press Releases

Ottawa, March 21 2003

Judicial Council Closes File in Complaint Against BC Madam Justice Southin

The Canadian Judicial Council has closed a complaint file involving Madam Justice Mary F. Southin of the British Columbia Court of Appeal for smoking in her office, having concluded that there are no…
Judicial Council Closes File in Complaint Against BC Madam Justice Southin
Press Releases

Ottawa, March 14 2003

Letter from Chief Justice Not Misconduct, Judicial Council Concludes

The action of the Chief Justice of Newfoundland in writing The Globe and Mail about its report of a decision of his court did not constitute judicial misconduct, the chairperson of the Canadian…
Letter from Chief Justice Not Misconduct, Judicial Council Concludes
Press Releases

Ottawa, January 31 2003

Canadian Judicial Council releases Inquiry Committee report concerning Justice Bernard Flynn of the Superior Court of Québec

A Quebec judge's remarks to a journalist about a Montreal-area property transaction were "inappropriate and unacceptable" but do not render him unfit to remain on the bench, an Inquiry…
Canadian Judicial Council releases Inquiry Committee report concerning Justice Bernard Flynn of the Superior Court of Québec
Press Releases

Ottawa, January 30 2003

Inquiry Committee commences hearing into judge's conduct

The Canadian Judicial Council announced today that the Inquiry Committee established to look into the conduct of Mr. Justice Jean-Guy Boilard of the Superior Court of Quebec will commence its hearing…
Inquiry Committee commences hearing into judge's conduct
Press Releases

Ottawa, October 29 2002

Judicial Council confirms inquiry requested by the Attorney General of Quebec of the Court of Appeal for Ontario

The Canadian Judicial Council today confirmed that the Council will establish an inquiry at the request of the Attorney General of Quebec to consider the conduct of Mr. Justice Jean-Guy Boilard of…
Judicial Council confirms inquiry requested by the Attorney General of Quebec of the Court of Appeal for Ontario
Press Releases

Ottawa, February 20 2018

Canadian Judicial Council recommends that Justice Michel Girouard be removed from office

Following a public inquiry into the conduct of the Honourable Michel Girouard, convened at the request of the Attorneys General of Canada and Quebec, the Canadian Judicial Council has now concluded…
Canadian Judicial Council recommends that Justice Michel Girouard be removed from office
Press Releases

Ottawa, October 23 2002

Inquiry Committee will deal with complaint against Justice Bernard Flynn of the Superior Court of Quebec

The Canadian Judicial Council today announced that an Inquiry Committee has been established at the direction of the Attorney General of Quebec to look into the conduct of Justice Bernard Flynn of…
Inquiry Committee will deal with complaint against Justice Bernard Flynn of the Superior Court of Quebec
Press Releases

Ottawa, April 10 2018

Canadian Judicial Council completes its review of complaints against the Honourable Kristine Eidsvik

The Canadian Judicial Council has completed its review of the conduct of the Honourable Kristine M. Eidsvik. Council received four complaints from students regarding comments made in the context of a…
Canadian Judicial Council completes its review of complaints against the Honourable Kristine Eidsvik
Press Releases

Ottawa, September 30 2002

Judicial Council Foresees Expanded Role

The Canadian Judicial Council has approved changes in its operation designed to make it a “more dynamic and productive body” in the administration of justice in Canada.
Judicial Council Foresees Expanded Role
Press Releases

Ottawa, April 12 2018

Notice to the Media - Celebration for a Remarkable Judge

To honour the remarkable career of the Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin, P.C., the longest serving Chief Justice of Canada, a special event is planned in Vancouver.
Notice to the Media - Celebration for a Remarkable Judge

A conversation with Canada's Chief Justice

Canada's Chief Justice and Chairperson of the Canadian Judicial Council, the Right Honourable Richard Wagner speaks about his role and enhancing public confidence in our institutions.

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