The Supreme Court of Canada released its 2024 Year in Review, offering insight into the Court’s work over the past year, key judgments, and ongoing efforts to enhance openness and access to justice. “A strong and independent judiciary is a cornerstone of our democracy, and public trust in our institutions depends on their transparency and the … Read more
The Right Honourable Richard Wagner C.P., Chief Justice of Canada and his colleagues, Justice Andromache Karakatsanis and Justice Suzanne Côté, were participated in the Asia-Pacific Judicial Colloquium held in Canberra, Australia, from March 23-26, 2025. The Asia-Pacific Judicial Colloquium assembled judges from the supreme courts of Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong and Canada. Delegates discussed … Read more
This year marks the Supreme Court of Canada’s 150th anniversary. “There would be no democracy in Canada without the judicial branch of government,” said Chief Justice Richard Wagner. “The Supreme Court of Canada has helped shape our country for 150 years. Every day, we work to uphold that tradition in service of the rule of … Read more
The Supreme Court of Canada was honoured to welcome a high-level delegation from the Association des Hautes Juridictions de Cassation des pays ayant en partage l’usage du français (AHJUCAF) in Ottawa, from Oct. 21-24. “I was honoured to meet with members of AHJUCAF this week to exchange ideas and perspectives on issues facing appellate courts around the … Read more
The Supreme Court of Canada is pleased to announce the commemoration of its 150th anniversary in 2025. “For a century and a half, the Supreme Court has served Canadians by deciding legal issues of public importance, and its decisions have provided the legal foundation for our strong and democratic country,” said the Right Honourable Richard Wagner, … Read more
The Supreme Court of Canada published its 2023 Year in Review. The sixth edition of the Court’s annual report provides a timely review of its activities over the past year, including information about decisions and statistics. “The Supreme Court of Canada’s Year in Review is one of the many ways we are working to promote access to … Read more
The Right Honourable Richard Wagner, Chief Justice of Canada, welcomes the appointment of the Honourable Mary T. Moreau to the Supreme Court of Canada. “With 29 years of experience on the bench and 14 years as a lawyer before that, I am confident that Canadians will benefit greatly from Justice Moreau’s wisdom, fairness and extensive … Read more
Chief Justice Richard Wagner concluded a two-day meeting with a delegation from the United States Supreme Court last week, including U.S. Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., Associate Justice Elena Kagan and retired Associate Justice Stephen G. Breyer in Ottawa and Montreal. “We discussed challenges and opportunities for apex courts over the coming decade, including … Read more
On June 12, Right Honourable Richard Wagner, P.C., Chief Justice of Canada, was informed that Justice Russell Brown has decided to retire as a judge of the Supreme Court of Canada, effective immediately. Justice Brown was appointed to the Court on August 31, 2015. He has been absent from the Court since February 1, 2023, while … Read more
The Supreme Court of Canada shares with the public its 2022 Year in Review. This report details the work of the court and celebrates its many other activities during the past year. “It is my pleasure to present the Supreme Court’s fifth Year in Review,” said the Right Honourable Richard Wagner, Chief Justice of Canada. “This initiative grew out … Read more
