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Media Advisory - Request to hold the hearing in camera - Inquiry into the conduct of the Honourable Gérard Dugré, j.s.c.
Media Advisory - Request to hold the hearing in camera - Inquiry into the conduct of the Honourable Gérard Dugré, j.s.c. -
Canadian Judicial Council completes its review of three judges who were the subject of media reports
Canadian Judicial Council completes its review of three judges who were the subject of media reports -
Canadian Judicial Council holds its annual meeting by videoconference amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Canadian Judicial Council holds its annual meeting by videoconference amid the COVID-19 pandemic -
Federal Court of Appeal rejects Justice Michel Girouard’s appeal of the Canadian Judicial Council’s recommendation for removal
Federal Court of Appeal rejects Justice Michel Girouard’s appeal of the Canadian Judicial Council’s recommendation for removal -
Media Advisory - Request hold hearing preliminary arguments camera - Inquiry conduct Honourable Gérard Dugré
Media Advisory - Request hold hearing preliminary arguments camera - Inquiry conduct Honourable Gérard Dugré -
Action Committee on Court Operations in Response to COVID-19 Approves Initial Guidance Documents
Action Committee on Court Operations in Response to COVID-19 Approves Initial Guidance Documents -
Canadian Judicial Council responds to the Federal Court decision regarding Justice Patrick Smith
Canadian Judicial Council responds to the Federal Court decision regarding Justice Patrick Smith -
Chief Justice of Canada and Minister of Justice Launch Action Committee on Court Operations in Response to COVID-19
Chief Justice of Canada and Minister of Justice Launch Action Committee on Court Operations in Response to COVID-19 -
Canada's Chief and Associate Chief Justices Committed to the Administration of Justice
Canada's Chief and Associate Chief Justices Committed to the Administration of Justice -
Canadian Judicial Council Comments on Proposed Rules on Judicial Pensions Following a Finding of Misconduct
Canadian Judicial Council Comments on Proposed Rules on Judicial Pensions Following a Finding of Misconduct -
Judge-Led Training Strengthens Confidence in the Canadian Justice System
Judge-Led Training Strengthens Confidence in the Canadian Justice System
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.
Watch the interview