About The Council

The Canadian Judicial Council was created in 1971, with a broad legislative mandate in the area of judicial governance. The main objective of the Council is still the same today – to promote efficiency and uniformity, and to improve the quality of judicial service in all superior courts in Canada.

The Canadian Judicial Council is composed of the chief justices and associate chief justices of Canada's superior courts. The Council is chaired by The Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin, Chief Justice of Canada.