latest news
SEPTEMBER 7 2018 Canadian Judicial Council launches appeal of Federal Court Decision
AUGUST 23 2018 Canadian Judicial Council completes its review of the conduct of the Honourable Susanne Goodman
JULY 5 2018 The Canadian Judicial Council reiterates its commitment to increased transparency on judicial education
APRIL 12 2018 Notice to the Media - Celebration for a Remarkable Judge
APRIL 10 2018 Canadian Judicial Council completes its review of complaints against the Honourable Kristine Eidsvik
FEBRUARY 20 2018 Canadian Judicial Council recommends that Justice Michel Girouard be removed from office
DECEMBER 21 2017 Members of the Canadian Judicial Council note with sadness the passing of the Honourable Benjamin Hewak
NOVEMBER 30 2017 Canadian Judicial Council completes its review of a complaint against the Honourable Victor Toews
NOVEMBER 6 2017 An Inquiry Committee of the Canadian Judicial Council recommends the removal of Justice Michel Girouard
OCTOBER 31 2017 Notice to the Media - Celebration for a Remarkable Judge
Beyond the courthouse walls
Filmed at the Quebec City Courthouse, this docu-reality show follows the day-to-day lives of judges, lawyers, clerks and special constables.
For the first time ever, cameras have been granted access to areas within the courthouse normally off limits to media.
The French-language show “Les coulisses du palais” airs Fridays at 8 p.m. on Canal D. Watch an excerpt here.
(Available in French only.)
Judicial Education
Please visit Council’s new Judicial Education Website to learn about Canada’s extensive program for professional development for judges.
Council has also published Professional Development Policies and Guidelines which set out what is expected of judges.