Judges moving justice forward
We are connected with shared values of our society and equipped with the necessary tools to protect and strengthen our democracy. In this way, we encourage the lifelong learning of judges and implement ways for them to improve the efficiency and quality of judicial services.
Providing lifelong learning
Our mission
In order to improve the administration of justice, we support the ongoing judicial education of judges. This approach is initiated to enable federally appointed judges to practice their profession to the best of their ability and with the greatest integrity and empathy.
Professional DevelopmentUpholding the highest ethical standards
Our mission
Judges are the link between Canadians and their justice system. To maintain this link of trust, judges must adopt and uphold the highest standards of personal and professional conduct. Staying informed, inclusive and free of prejudice is an ongoing process, that’s why we have provided them with guidelines to help them better understand the challenges faced by all and to make the right decisions.
Highest standards of conductProtecting judicial independence for Canadians
Our mission
The Council ensures that Canadians will be heard by impartial and independent federally appointed judges. This is called "judicial independence." Judges must be totally immune to any attempt to influence their decisions. The Council ensures that Canadians understand the principles of judicial independence and strives to preserve it.
Independence of judgesFostering public confidence through increased transparency
Our mission
Transparency is an essential ingredient to ensure public confidence in our legal system.
By creating links between the justice system, judges and Canadians, we are proud of the transparency of the communications, processes and operations that are implemented. We also provide all judges with the guidelines, tools and best practices to help guide their work.
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