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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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2002
Mar 28, 2002 Council modifies position on cameras in the courts
Jul 22, 2002 Council issues statement regarding complaint about Justice Jean-Guy Boilard
Jul 26, 2002 Panel disapproves of conduct of Justice Barakett
Sep 30, 2002 Council approves guidelines for computer monitoring
Sep 30, 2002 Judicial Council Foresees Expanded Role
Oct 23, 2002 Inquiry Committee will deal with complaint against Justice Bernard Flynn of the Superior Court of Quebec
Oct 29, 2002 Judicial Council confirms inquiry requested by the Attorney General of Quebec of the Court of Appeal for Ontario
2003
Jan 30, 2003 Inquiry Committee commences hearing into judge's conduct
Jan 31, 2003 Canadian Judicial Council releases Inquiry Committee report concerning Justice Bernard Flynn of the Superior Court of Québec
Mar 14, 2003 Letter from Chief Justice Not Misconduct, Judicial Council Concludes
Mar 21, 2003 Judicial Council Closes File in Complaint Against BC Madam Justice Southin
May 13, 2003 Notice to media
Jun 19, 2003 Council responds to the Honourable John C. Crosbie
Jul 18, 2003 Canadian Judicial Council releases 2001-02 annual report
Aug 8, 2003 Inquiry Committee finds Boilard decision "improper" but not grounds for removal from bench
Sep 4, 2003 Judicial Council consults on electronic access to court records [Note: Deadline for comments extended to January 31, 2004]
Dec 1, 2003 Judicial Council to hold public hearing in Boilard case
Dec 15, 2003 Judges submit brief for Quadrennial Salary Survey
Dec 23, 2003 Canadian Judicial Council Releases Report on Boilard Inquiry
2004
Jan 21, 2004 Judicial Council releases computer security "Blueprint" for public comment
Jan 23, 2004 Chief Justice announces appointment of Executive Director and General Counsel of the Canadian Judicial Council
Mar 26, 2004 Canadian Judicial Council posts model jury instructions
Mar 29, 2004 Appointment process must sustain confidence in Supreme Court of Canada, Judicial Council says
Apr 27, 2004 Canadian Judicial Council to Conduct an Inquiry at the Request of the Attorney General of Ontario
Aug 17, 2004 Canadian Judicial Council Establishes the Inquiry Committee in the case of Justice Paul Cosgrove
Sep 22, 2004 Chief Justice of Canada announces the creation of a new Advisory Group
Nov 10, 2004 Canadian Judicial Council announces next steps for the Inquiry Committee in the case of Justice Paul Cosgrove
Dec 16, 2004 Cosgrove Inquiry Releases Decision on Constitutional Challenge
2005
Jan 27, 2005 Update in the case of an Inquiry regarding Justice Paul Cosgrove
May 20, 2005 Canadian Judicial Council Supports Introduction of Bill C- 51
Jun 5, 2005 Canadian Judicial Council comments on the complaints filed with the Council against Chief Justice Michel Robert
Aug 3, 2005 Update in the matter of a complaint against Chief Justice Michel Robert
Aug 17, 2005 Forum on Court Technology, Vancouver
Oct 27, 2005 Federal Court Decision in the case of Justice Cosgrove
Dec 2, 2005 Appeal motion in the case of Justice Cosgrove
2006
Nov 9, 2006 Canadian Judicial Council calls on government to consult on proposed changes to judicial Advisory Committees
Dec 12, 2006 Canadian Judicial Council Issues Statement of Principles on Self-Represented Litigants and Accused Persons
2007
Feb 20, 2007 Judicial Appointments: Perspective from the Canadian Judicial Council
Mar 13, 2007 Federal Court of Appeal refers the case of Justice Cosgrove back to the Inquiry Committee
Aug 21, 2007 Canadian Judicial Council completes its review of a complaint against Justice Yves Alain