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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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2020
Jan 27, 2020 Democracy, A Delicate Balance
2019
Nov 22, 2019 Update on Ethical Principles for Judges
Nov 15, 2019 Council's Cloud Guidelines for Courts
Nov 7, 2019 Appointment of Members of an Inquiry Committee
Oct 22, 2019 Chat with the Chiefs and an SRL!
Sep 27, 2019 Supreme Court of Canada's visit to Winnipeg
Sep 6, 2019 Canadian Judicial Council to hold a public inquiry into the conduct of the Honourable Gérard Dugré
Aug 15, 2019 Canadian Judicial Council asks Supreme Court of Canada to clarify the rules regarding the removal of federally-appointed judges
Mar 7, 2019 Public Consultation on Ethical Principles for Judges
2018
Nov 6, 2018 Canadian Judicial Council completes its review of the matter involving the Honourable Patrick Smith
Oct 31, 2018 Submission of the Canadian Judicial Council to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee regarding Bill C-58
Oct 3, 2018 Canadian Judicial Council review of a matter involving the Honourable Patrick Smith
Sep 7, 2018 Canadian Judicial Council launches appeal of Federal Court Decision
Aug 23, 2018 Canadian Judicial Council completes its review of the conduct of the Honourable Susanne Goodman
Jul 5, 2018 The Canadian Judicial Council reiterates its commitment to increased transparency on judicial education
Apr 12, 2018 Notice to the Media - Celebration for a Remarkable Judge
Apr 10, 2018 Canadian Judicial Council completes its review of complaints against the Honourable Kristine Eidsvik
Feb 20, 2018 Canadian Judicial Council recommends that Justice Michel Girouard be removed from office
2017
Dec 21, 2017 Members of the Canadian Judicial Council note with sadness the passing of the Honourable Benjamin Hewak
Nov 30, 2017 Canadian Judicial Council completes its review of a complaint against the Honourable Victor Toews
Nov 6, 2017 An Inquiry Committee of the Canadian Judicial Council recommends the removal of Justice Michel Girouard
Jul 20, 2017 Canadian Judicial Council completes its review of three judges who were the subject of media reports
Jun 8, 2017 Canadian Judicial Council dismisses complaint about the participation of Chief Justices in finding solutions to delays in the criminal justice system
Jun 5, 2017 Newbould Inquiry Concludes in light of Judge’s Retirement
May 10, 2017 Access to Justice: Public engagement vital for improving access to civil, family justice
May 5, 2017 Resumption of public hearings in the Girouard matter
Mar 31, 2017 Inquiry Committee designated in the matter involving the Honourable Frank Newbould
Mar 9, 2017 Canadian Judicial Council recommends that Justice Robin Camp be removed from office
Feb 13, 2017 Canadian Judicial Council constitutes a public inquiry into the conduct of the Honourable F.J.C. Newbould
Jan 27, 2017 Change of Date for the Canadian Judicial Council hearings regarding the Honourable Michel Girouard
Jan 20, 2017 Reminder of Canadian Judicial Council hearings regarding the Honourable Michel Girouard
2016
Nov 30, 2016 An Inquiry Committee of the Canadian Judicial Council recommends the removal of Justice Camp
Nov 16, 2016 Canadian Judicial Council announces dates of public hearings regarding the Honourable Michel Girouard
Oct 5, 2016 Canadian Judicial Council proposes reforms to the Judicial Discipline process
Sep 14, 2016 New Inquiry Committee designated in the matter involving the Honourable Michel Girouard
Aug 5, 2016 Members of the Canadian Judicial Council note with sadness the passing of the Honourable William Esson
Jul 4, 2016 Canadian Judicial Council announces dates of public hearings regarding the Honourable Robin Camp
Jun 22, 2016 Canadian Judicial Council to convene an inquiry into the conduct of Justice Michel Girouard at the request of the Attorneys General of Canada and Quebec
May 24, 2016 Members of the Canadian Judicial Council note with sadness the passing of the Honourable Lorne Clarke
May 4, 2016 Update regarding the Inquiry Committee established in regard to the Honourable Robin Camp