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

Council modifies position on cameras in the courts

The Canadian Judicial Council has modified its stand on televising court proceedings, emphasizing that its concern is with the impact on trial proceedings, not courts of appeal. Many Council members…
Council modifies position on cameras in the courts
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Public Consultation on Ethical Principles for Judges

The Canadian Judicial Council is inviting the public to provide their views about the ethical obligations of superior court judges in Canada.
Public Consultation on Ethical Principles for Judges
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Canadian Judicial Council completes its review of the matter involving the Honourable Patrick Smith

A Judicial Conduct Review Panel constituted by the Canadian Judicial Council has completed its review of the matter involving the Honourable Patrick Smith. The Review Panel concluded that Justice…
Canadian Judicial Council completes its review of the matter involving the Honourable Patrick Smith
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Fewer complaints reported

The Canadian Judicial Council has reported a decline in the number of public complaints about the conduct of superior court judges.
Fewer complaints reported
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Submission of the Canadian Judicial Council to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee regarding Bill C-58

Submission of the Canadian Judicial Council to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee regarding Bill C-58
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Council issues statement regarding complaint about Justice Jean-Guy Boilard

The Executive Director of the Canadian Judicial Council, Ms. Jeannie Thomas, confirmed today that a complaint was recently dealt with by a Panel of the Council involving Justice Jean-Guy Boilard of…
Council issues statement regarding complaint about Justice Jean-Guy Boilard
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Canadian Judicial Council review of a matter involving the Honourable Patrick Smith

The Canadian Judicial Council has referred a question relating to the conduct of the Honourable Patrick Smith to a Judicial Conduct Review Panel. Specifically, the decision of the Honourable Patrick…
Canadian Judicial Council review of a matter involving the Honourable Patrick Smith
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Panel disapproves of conduct of Justice Barakett

A three-member Panel of the Canadian Judicial Council has expressed disapproval of the conduct of Justice Barakett of the Superior Court of Quebec for comments derogatory to Aboriginal culture in a…
Panel disapproves of conduct of Justice Barakett
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Canadian Judicial Council launches appeal of Federal Court Decision

The Canadian Judicial Council has filed today a Notice of Appeal of a decision by the Federal Court in relation to the Girouard matter. Council argues that the Federal Court has no jurisdiction to…
Canadian Judicial Council launches appeal of Federal Court Decision
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Canadian Judicial Council completes its review of the conduct of the Honourable Susanne Goodman

The Canadian Judicial Council (CJC) has completed its review of the conduct of the Honourable Susanne R. Goodman of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario. The review of Justice Goodman’s conduct…
Canadian Judicial Council completes its review of the conduct of the Honourable Susanne Goodman
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The Canadian Judicial Council reiterates its commitment to increased transparency on judicial education

The Canadian Judicial Council (CJC) has launched a new website designed to communicate the breadth of professional development programs offered to federally-appointed judges in Canada. The website…
The Canadian Judicial Council reiterates its commitment to increased transparency on judicial education
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Council approves guidelines for computer monitoring

The Canadian Judicial Council is advising judges across Canada on how to protect their computer networks against security threats without compromising their privacy and judicial independence.
Council approves guidelines for computer monitoring

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