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.
Media Inquiries
The media plays an essential role in helping the Council reach out to Canadians. That' s why we are proud to work with journalists in a timely and comprehensive way. Please email us to ensure a prompt response at the following address: info@cjc-ccm.ca.
-
-
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 -
Chief Justice Wagner notes with sadness the passing of the Honourable Robert D. Laing, former Chief Justice of the Court of Queen’s Bench for Saskatchewan and member of the Canadian Judicial Council
Chief Justice Wagner notes with sadness the passing of the Honourable Robert D. Laing, former Chief Justice of the Court of Queen’s Bench for Saskatchewan and member of the Canadian Judicial Council -
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 -
Chief Justice Wagner notes with sadness the passing of the Honourable Lance S.G. Finch, former Chief Justice of British Columbia and member of the Canadian Judicial Council
Chief Justice Wagner notes with sadness the passing of the Honourable Lance S.G. Finch, former Chief Justice of British Columbia and member of the Canadian Judicial Council -
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 -
Open Letter to Canadians from the Canadian Judicial Council
Open Letter to Canadians from the Canadian Judicial Council -
Opening statement on the occasion of the Chief Justice of Canada’s annual press conference
Opening statement on the occasion of the Chief Justice of Canada’s annual press conference -
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 -
Pandemic will aid in use of more technology in future, says Canada’s chief justice
Pandemic will aid in use of more technology in future, says Canada’s chief justice -
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
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