latest news
AUGUST 15 2019 Canadian Judicial Council asks Supreme Court of Canada to clarify the rules regarding the removal of federally-appointed judges
MARCH 29 2019 CJC Letter to Lisa Raitt
MARCH 7 2019 Public Consultation on Ethical Principles for Judges
NOVEMBER 6 2018 Canadian Judicial Council completes its review of the matter involving the Honourable Patrick Smith
OCTOBER 31 2018 Submission of the Council Regarding Bill C-58
SEPTEMBER 7 2018 Canadian Judicial Council launches appeal of Federal Court Decision
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
Judicial Education
NEW! An additional 110 program descriptions have recently been added!
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.
Submission on Bill C-337 – April 2017