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MARCH 9 2017 Canadian Judicial Council recommends that Justice Robin Camp be removed from office
FEBRUARY 13 2017 Canadian Judicial Council constitutes a public inquiry into the conduct of the Honourable F.J.C. Newbould
JANUARY 27 2017 Change of Date for the Canadian Judicial Council hearings regarding the Honourable Michel Girouard
JANUARY 20 2017 Reminder of Canadian Judicial Council hearings regarding the Honourable Michel Girouard
NOVEMBER 30 2016 An Inquiry Committee of the Canadian Judicial Council recommends the removal of Justice Camp
NOVEMBER 16 2016 Canadian Judicial Council announces dates of public hearings regarding the Honourable Michel Girouard
OCTOBER 5 2016 Canadian Judicial Council proposes reforms to the Judicial Discipline process
SEPTEMBER 14 2016 New Inquiry Committee designated in the matter involving the Honourable Michel Girouard
AUGUST 5 2016 Members of the Canadian Judicial Council note with sadness the passing of the Honourable William Esson
JULY 4 2016 Canadian Judicial Council announces dates of public hearings regarding the Honourable Robin Camp
JUNE 22 2016 Canadian Judicial Council to convene an inquiry into the conduct of Justice Michel Girouard at the request of the Attorneys General of Canada and Quebec
MAY 24 2016 Members of the Canadian Judicial Council note with sadness the passing of the Honourable Lorne Clarke
MAY 4 2016 Update regarding the Inquiry Committee established in regard to the Honourable Robin Camp
APRIL 20 2016 Canadian Judicial Council recommends that Justice Girouard not be removed from office
APRIL 1 2016 Members of the Canadian Judicial Council note with sadness the passing of the Honourable Kenneth Moore
MARCH 22 2016 Inquiry Committee established in regard to the Honourable Robin Camp

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The Honourable Frank J. C. Newbould

The Honourable Michel Girouard

 

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