The Canadian Judicial Council informed the public that it is reviewing a complaint about the alleged conduct of the Honourable Justice Russell Brown. The Supreme Court of Canada may now provide the following clarifications regarding the absence from the Court of Justice Brown. On Jan. 31, 2023, the Council notified the Right Honourable Richard Wagner, P.C., … Read more
The Chief Justice of Canada, the Rt. Hon. Richard Wagner, P.C., announced the appointment of Stéphanie Bachand to the position of Executive Legal Officer and Chief of Staff. Call 613-996-9296.
On Sept. 1, the Honourable Michelle O’Bonsawin was officially sworn in as a justice of the Supreme Court of Canada at a small private ceremony at the Court. Call 613-996-9296.
Canada’s Chief Justice Richard Wagner welcomes the appointment of Michelle O’Bonsawin to the Supreme Court of Canada. “O’Bonsawin is an esteemed jurist in the areas of mental health, Indigenous, labour and employment law,” said Wagner. “My colleagues and I are very pleased to welcome the Court’s first Indigenous member.” O’Bonsawin’s appointment will take effect Sept. 1 and fill the vacancy … Read more
The Supreme Court of Canada is pleased to announce the two cases it will hear it sits outside Ottawa in September for the second time in its history. It also encourages anyone interested in attending the hearings and events planned to explore a new microsite devoted to the visit to Quebec City. The Supreme Court will be … Read more
The Supreme Court of Canada released its 2021 Year in Review which shares information and stories about the work of the Court and the employees. “The Supreme Court is embracing new approaches to serve Canadians better, such as changing rules to make it easier to file a leave to appeal,” said Chief Justice Richard Wagner. “I am also gratified … Read more
Richard Wagner, Chief Justice of Canada, announced that the Supreme Court of Canada will visit Québec City from Sept. 12-16, 2022, to hear two appeals and meet with Quebecers. It will be the second time in history the Court will sit outside of Ottawa. “The Court’s goal in sitting outside of Ottawa again is to make this … Read more
The Supreme Court of Canada published its 2020 Year in Review, which explains how the Supreme Court has continued to deliver justice and remain accessible to Canadians throughout the COVID-19 global pandemic. “Courts are a pillar of Canada’s democracy and an essential service,” said Chief Justice Richard Wagner. “In 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada readily adopted … Read more
Richard Wagner, Chief Justice of Canada, welcomed the announcement by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) of the selection process for the next appointment at the Supreme Court of Canada given the retirement of Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella on July 1. “Justice Abella’s long and distinguished judicial career is remarkable. She has made significant contributions to our … Read more
The cases previously scheduled for hearing in March, April and May are adjourned, tentatively, to the month of June 2020. The Court will continue to issue judgments on applications for leave and on appeal for the time being. Until further notice, all media briefings on judgments on appeal will only be provided by teleconference. Physical … Read more
