Sep 9, 2022BoardMeeting
BoardCanadian Judicial Council Meeting Presentation
The discussion centered on the modernization and development of the Ethical Principles for Judges in Canada. Key topics included the incorporation of six priority areas into the ethical framework, such as judicial engagement in social media, conduct regarding self-represented litigants, and post-retirement activities. Additionally, the presentation covered structural improvements to the document, the commitment to concurrent drafting in English and French, and the establishment of a confidential ethics advisory committee for judges.