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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Press Releases

Inquiry Committee recommends that Justice Gérard Dugré be removed from office

The Inquiry Committee constituted to review the conduct of the Honourable Gérard Dugré has concluded its work and has submitted its report to the Canadian Judicial Council. The Inquiry Committee…
Inquiry Committee recommends that Justice Gérard Dugré be removed from office
Judicial Community

The Litigator and Mental Health

Chief Justice of Ontario, the Honourable George R. Strathy, recently published a paper to discuss mental health and the work of barristers, available on the Court of Appeal of Ontario website.
The Litigator and Mental Health
Press Releases

Canadian Judicial Council reports on its semi-annual Spring Meeting

After two years of meetings by videoconference because of the pandemic, Canada’s chief justices and associate chief justices were pleased to come together in person this past week for their 2022 semi…
Canadian Judicial Council reports on its semi-annual Spring Meeting
Judicial Community

The Canadian Judicial Council notes with sadness the passing of the Honourable Lawrence Poitras

Members of the Canadian Judicial Council were saddened to hear of the passing of their former colleague, the Honourable Lawrence Poitras, who was Chief Justice of the Superior Court of Quebec from…
The Canadian Judicial Council notes with sadness the passing of the Honourable Lawrence Poitras
Press Releases

Council members note with sadness the passing of Hon. Eva Petras

The members of the Canadian Judicial Council were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the Honourable Eva Petras, Associate Chief Justice of the Superior Court of Quebec.
Council members note with sadness the passing of Hon. Eva Petras
CJC News

2021 Report on Judicial Education

Today, we have published the list of all judicial education activities which took place between April 1 to December 31, 2021.
2021 Report on Judicial Education
CJC News

Employment opportunity - Executive Director and Senior General Counsel

The Office of the Commissioner for Federal Judicial Affairs Canada is looking to fill the position of Executive Director and Senior General Counsel at the Secretariat of the Canadian Judicial Council.
Employment opportunity - Executive Director and Senior General Counsel
Press Releases

Canadian Judicial Council releases a report to mark 50 years of service

As 2021 draws to an end, the Canadian Judicial Council has taken stock of its 50 years of service in a special report to Canadians.
Canadian Judicial Council releases a report to mark 50 years of service
CJC News

Report of the Review Panel Regarding the Honourable D.E. Spiro

In reasons dated 5 January 2021, Associate Chief Justice K.G. Nielsen, as Vice-Chair of the Judicial Conduct Committee of the Canadian Judicial Council referred a complaint concerning Justice D.E.…
Report of the Review Panel Regarding the Honourable D.E. Spiro
Press Releases

Canadian Judicial Council reports on its Semi-Annual Fall Meeting

Canada’s Chief Justices and Associate Chief Justices held their semi-annual meeting this week, again by videoconference due to the pandemic. The Chief Justice of Canada and Chairperson of the…
Canadian Judicial Council reports on its Semi-Annual Fall Meeting
Press Releases

Update - CJC Hearings into the conduct of the Hon. Gérard Dugré

The Inquiry Committee reviewing the matter involving the Honourable Gérard Dugré has scheduled public hearings for August 26, 27 and September 1, 2, 3, 7, 8 and 9, 2021.
Update - CJC Hearings into the conduct of the Hon. Gérard Dugré
Press Releases

Canadian Judicial Council publishes new Ethical Principles for Judges

Today, the Canadian Judicial Council published new and modernized Ethical Principles for Judges, after four years of work and unprecedented consultation with the judicial community and the public.
Canadian Judicial Council publishes new Ethical Principles for Judges

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