Canadian Judicial Council

The global rise in misinformation threatens national institutions and processes that underpin democracy, warns Canada's chief justice.

A long-awaited bill that would require judges to commit to take training in sexual assault law has passed unanimously in the House of Commons.

An Alberta judge's comments about an expert witness at the trial of parents who were accused in their son's death were "prejudiced, racist, xenophobic and anti-immigrant," says a letter by a group that represents Nigerian doctors in Canada.

Dozens of medical and legal experts have filed a complaint with the Canadian Judicial Council against an Alberta judge, alleging he made comments that could be perceived as racist about a medical examiner from Nigeria.

Those who sit on the bench can soon expect extra guidance on what they should — and should not — be doing after retirement, according to organizations that oversee lawyers and judges.

Whether Canadian judges should be active on Twitter, Facebook or other social media and what involvement they should have in community life are among issues under a review that aims to modernize ethical guidance for those on the bench.

The Canadian Judicial Council has launched a new website showcasing the training courses it is offering to federally appointed judges — including seminars to help judges handle sexual assault cases.

Former Conservative cabinet minister and provincial police commissioner Julian Fantino has accused a Canadian judge, lawyers and several police forces of acting improperly and even illegally in the conviction and jailing of a man for contempt of court.

Canada is a step closer to requiring would-be federal judges to get comprehensive training in sexual assault law, after MPs united on a private members bill in the House of Commons.

Rona Ambrose says changes the Liberals made to the way judges are appointed would not necessarily prevent someone who believes in stereotypes about sexual assault cases from presiding over one of thos

A Canadian Judicial Council committee found Robin Camp’s apology for his comments during a 2014 trial wasn’t enough and urged he be removed from the bench.

What brain trust would appoint a downtown Calgary oil and gas lawyer to judge the credibility of young homeless Indigenous women such as the complainant in this case? I’m still scratching my head.

Camp's lawyer, meanwhile, urged the panel not to "cherry pick" what adjectives to apply to Camp as they make their recommendation.

A Federal Court judge facing possible removal from the bench for inappropriate remarks he made to a sex assault complainant admits his knowledge of Canadian criminal law at the time was "non-existent.