Submissions and Legislative Updates

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Ethical Principles for Judges

  • April 11, 2019

The CBA comments on proposed revisions to the Canadian Judicial Council’s Ethical Principles for Judges

Congratulations and Invitation

  • January 15, 2019

The CBA welcomes the new Minister of Justice

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Shortage of Judges

  • December 19, 2016

The CBA reiterates the urgency of filling vacancies and increasing judicial complements across Canada, noting the critical shortage of judges in Quebec and Alberta.

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Federal Judicial Discipline Process

  • September 21, 2016

The CBA make recommendations to Justice Canada on reforms to the federal judicial discipline process. The CBA urges inclusion of lay persons and puisne judges, the development of a code of procedure and reintroduction of Inquiry Independent Counsel.

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Post-Judicial Return to Practice

  • September 21, 2016

The CBA advises the Federation of Law Societies of Canada that post-judicial return to practice should be regulated, with corresponding recommendations.

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